Agriculture
Rural news, views and insights
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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 -
3 food trends to explore in January
07 January 2022 DrinksDiscover the biggest buzzwords this month, and how your shop can cash in -
Why the mushroom trend is showing no sign of stopping
19 October 2021 AgricultureVersatile, flavour- and texture-packed mushrooms can boost immunity, replace meat and even eat up plastic, reports Sally-Jayne Wright -
Record-breaking number of consumers want to buy British food
16 July 2021 CoronavirusThe Farmer Favourability Survey also revealed that consumer support for food standards remains strong -
National Food Strategy: how the food industry reacted
15 July 2021 NewsFood and farming are at the centre of Henry Dimbleby’s brand new report. What do industry leaders make of the recommendations? -
Organic farming growth “robust” but challenges persist
02 June 2021 AgricultureAs the value of the organic sector rises, new data reveals that more and more land is being converted to organic farming, shoring up the industry’s pipeline -
Why indies must be at the heart of our food systems
26 May 2021 RetailKeenan Humble, project coordinator for Feedback’s Regional Food Economies, argues that small, independent food retailers are part of the answer to systemic problems with access to food -
How the food industry is advancing its net zero goals
12 May 2021 RetailFrom manufacturers to farmers to retailers, the food and beverage sector is making moves on sustainability, and SMEs have a big role to play -
Minette Batters, NFU: “Rural Britain has a bright future ahead”
04 May 2021 IndustryMinette Batters, president of the NFU, explores what Covid-19 has meant for British farmers, and why now is the time for levelling up rural economies
