Agriculture
Rural news, views and insights
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Farm shops and markets see increased demand with supermarket shelves empty
22 March 2023 NewsFarm shops and markets are experiencing a spike in demand as shortages of fresh fruit and vegetables cause empty shelves in some supermarkets -
How the Easter opportunity has changed in 2023
21 March 2023 Meat & FishFind out how the cost-of-living crisis will affect the Easter holidays this year in independent retail -
NFU launches ambitious growth strategy for UK horticulture
21 March 2023 NewsAgainst the backdrop of empty shelves, the National Farmers Union (NFU) has launched a strategy to boost UK horticulture -
Exploring the frozen food opportunity
06 March 2023 Meat & FishFine food retailers are yet to fully capitalise on the benefits of premium frozen produce – find out how and why to focus on this underrated sector -
Farming industry issues urgent warning over food shortages
24 February 2023 BrexitIndependent retailers can be a vital part of a much-needed shift towards seasonal eating and short supply chains in the midst of shortages -
Organic market shows growth despite cost-of-living crisis
23 February 2023 SustainableThe organic market in the UK has demonstrated positive and robust growth of 1.6% in 2022, despite an unprecedented and challenging year for business and consumers -
Farming industry at risk as payments are cut by government
14 February 2023 SustainableCuts to post-Brexit farming payments mean farms risk going out of business as new figures reveal only a tiny fraction of slashed EU subsidies went to agriculture businesses last year -
Farming industry finds government environmental targets ‘unachievable’
03 February 2023 SustainableThe National Farmers’ Union (NFU) has raised questions about the government’s proposed targets on water pollution, tree planting and rewilding -
All eggs to be labelled ‘barn-reared’ as 16-week grace period ends for poultry farmers
02 February 2023 AgricultureAs of 1st February, eggs originating from free-range flocks in the East of England (Norfolk, Suffolk and parts of Essex) will need to be labelled as barn eggs, Defra has declared -
Four of the biggest sustainability problems for the food sector in 2023
01 February 2023 SustainableWhat are the most important environmental challenges that the food sector is facing today, and how can businesses begin to tackle them? -
How independent retailers can help UK consumers manage food waste
30 January 2023 SustainableWith food waste a real problem for shoppers and retailers alike, we explore how indies can offer a solution -
ELMs reform falls short for farming and environmental groups
26 January 2023 SustainableEnvironmental groups argue the reforms to ELMs don’t go far enough to protect nature
