The latest news from the agricultural sector
2022-08-13
Dry spell forces 'unprecedented steps' by farmers
Cattle farmers in Somerset say they've had to break into winter food stores to keep their herds fed. Read more
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2022-08-12
Hosepipe ban would be 'common sense' - estate head
The Holkham Estate's director says it is struggling to grow crops and feed livestock in the heatwave. Read more
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2022-08-12
Vertical farming could end some food imports
The Jones Food Company grows food vertically and is about to open the biggest vertical farm in the world. Read more
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2022-08-11
'Every day it doesn't rain, the pressure mounts'
The heatwave will make conditions on England's farms worse as experts warn of smaller harvests. Read more
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2022-08-11
How the heatwave could affect your roast dinner
Farmers tell Radio 1 Newsbeat about issues with food making it to our plates due to the weather. Read more
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2022-08-10
Could robots ease UK farm picker shortage?
Asparagus growers gather in Lincolnshire to take a peek into the future for high-tech farming. Read more
2022-08-09
Agricultural waste threatens Europe's largest saltwater lagoon
Spain's Mar Menor vacation paradise is dying because agricultural companies are discharging tons of nitrates into the lagoon. Read more
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2022-08-09
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'Zombie' companies thrive on cheap borrowing - German firms concerned over China trade disruptions - Farm runoff blamed for Spanish lagoon disaster Read more
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2022-08-08
Drought-hit river reveals unexploded WWII bomb
Extreme drought and historic heat have caused the River Po's water levels to drop dramatically. Read more
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2022-08-08
In pictures: Drought hits Europe's rivers and crops
Weeks of baking heat have caused big problems for Europe's food producers and river traffic. Read more
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2022-08-06
Innovation takes ovens to new heights
Despite existence for millenia, ovens keep transforming and improving Cooked food has been a part of our civilization for thousands of years. Throughout the ... Read more
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2022-08-05
Crops 'dying on their feet' in dry weather
Trees are shedding their leaves, crops are dying and berries drying up, says a Norfolk farmer. Read more
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