Agriculture
Rural news, views and insights
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UK farms have just 25% of seasonal workforce needed for summer harvests
24 May 2022 NewsBritish producers are missing up to 75% of the seasonal farm workers required as we approach peak season for harvests -
Nature-friendly farming on the rise as more farms convert to organic
16 May 2022 SustainableMore farms across the UK are choosing eco-friendly farming, with land going through the two-year conversion period to organic rising by 34% in 2021 -
What does the future of seasonal eating look like?
10 May 2022 SustainableWith growing climate disruption causing early harvests and milder winters, seasonal eating may look very different in the near future – but is seasonality really over? -
How indies can break down the barrier to sustainability for consumers
26 April 2022 AmbientNew research finds price is the biggest barrier to sustainability for consumers, so how can fine food retail combat this? -
Consumers trust farmers and small retailers the most, survey finds
11 April 2022 SustainableThe EIT’s latest Trust Report showed that consumers trust farmers and small retailers the most within the food sector -
What do the sunflower oil shortages mean for independent retailers?
07 April 2022 NewsThe UK is rapidly running out of sunflower oil supplies as a result of the war in Ukraine, leading to higher demand on premium oils and heavy price increases -
Farming industry calls for greater advocacy of organic
29 March 2022 SustainableIndustry bodies are pushing for the UK government to champion organic as the future of farming -
Borough Market Diaries: The Truth About Raw Milk
16 March 2022 Cheese & DairySteve Hook, owner of Borough Market’s Hook and Son stall, explains why raw milk it can be safe, nutritious and utterly delicious -
Industry urges government to realise the potential of British farming
04 March 2022 NewsMinette Batters, president of the National Farmers Union, is calling on the British government to realise the potential of the farming industry in order to prevent ‘sleepwalking’ into more crises. -
Is this the end of the cheap food era?
08 February 2022 SustainableWe speak to Patrick Holden of the Sustainable Food Trust, about the future of environmentally friendly food in the UK -
The future of Scottish food and drink
28 January 2022 AgricultureDiscover what four Scottish food business leaders predict is in store for the industry this year and beyond -
Why Scotland is the land of plenty for indie retailers
25 January 2022 Meat & FishThe country’s breath-taking scenery is home to some of the world’s most renowned and inventive produce, ideal for discerning independents
