The latest news from the agricultural sector
2022-06-22
Inflation pressures squeezing food producers
Soaring costs are threatening to put some Welsh food producers out of business, farmers warn. Read more
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2022-06-22
'A tray of crickets is a real conversation starter'
Lincolnshire-based firm say crickets might one day replace chicken and beef on supermarket shelves. Read more
2022-06-22
Farmers warn of turkey shortage this Christmas
Producers have struggled with rising costs of raising the birds and a bird flu epidemic. Read more
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2022-06-21
Mental health hubs for farmers launched
Nursing staff with farming backgrounds are providing mental health support at the hubs. Read more
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2022-06-21
How ladybugs and disease-fighting microbes can help reduce agriculture’s carbon footprint
Benefits of scaling up integrated pest management. Read more
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2022-06-18
Farmer loses £50,000 over shortage of workers
Andy Allen could not get enough labour to pick asparagus and says it has cost him £50,000. Read more
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2022-06-17
Robot farming: 'Something none of us have seen'
Farms in Shropshire are using robots to plant, maintain and weed crops after a worker shortage. Read more
2022-06-16
How India could become a 'mushroom superpower'
Changing tastes mean mushroom entrepreneurs are only just getting started. Read more
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2022-06-16
Warning food prices to rise quickly over summer
There will be a spike in food prices this summer, the Institute of Grocery Distribution predicts. Read more
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2022-06-15
Designing a community referral system to increase financial access among women and refugees in refugee hosting areas in Ethiopia
A pilot program promotes and studies mobile banking. Read more
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2022-06-14
Woman's fatal tractor jump was 'out of character'
A fatal accident inquiry finds Caroline Rennie, 21, was killed by machinery in Aberdeenshire. Read more
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2022-06-14
Tonnes of fruit and veg waste saved by volunteers
Across the UK, volunteer harvesters are helping to fight food waste by sending produce to food banks. Read more