Calls for British households to pay more for food are gaining traction among industry leaders concerned for the nation’s long-term food security. Nigel Murray, managing director of northern supermarket chain
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Ham prices are set to rise sharply this Christmas following a significant outbreak of African swine fever in Spain, disrupting the supply of pork products to the UK. The British
Borough Broth secures seventy five million pounds to drive growth as demand for natural foods surges
Borough Broth, the fast-growing bone broth business founded by Ros Heathcote, has raised £7.5 million to advance its expansion plans. The infusion of capital comes from Piper, a private equity
French winemakers are contending with a convergence of challenges threatening the stability of one of the nation’s vital economic pillars. Representing the independent winemakers’ syndicate, JeanMarie Fabre has warned that
Government ministers are engaged in critical negotiations with Brussels to protect British-grown oatcakes and the domestic oat industry from new European Union food safety regulations poised for automatic adoption under
Ministers are weighing up significant changes to inheritance tax relief for farmers as next month’s budget approaches, following sustained criticism of chancellor Rachel Reeves’ controversial proposals unveiled last year. Farmers
England has endured its second-worst harvest since records began in 1984, amplifying serious concerns over both the resilience and future of British agriculture. New government data confirms that farmers reaped
The British farming landscape is witnessing a historic milestone this autumn, as rice is harvested for the first time in the UK following an unprecedentedly hot summer. Nestled in the
Britain’s cider sector is poised to toast an exceptional vintage as 2025’s bumper harvest delivers apples of rare quality and abundance. A record-breaking warm spring and summer across the UK
British farming is navigating a critical point as a devastatingly dry growing season collides with a series of economic and policy challenges. Arable farmers across the driest parts of England
The eastward movement of Europe’s intense heatwave has triggered a significant political debate regarding air conditioning infrastructure, particularly in France, where far-right leader Marine Le Pen has proposed substantial investments
British agriculture is witnessing a technological metamorphosis as farmers embrace sophisticated drone technology to enhance productivity and streamline operations. The Watercress Company in Hampshire exemplifies this shift, having invested £80,000
British food and flower suppliers have incurred millions of pounds in losses due to delays in post-Brexit import checks. The industry had been preparing for the implementation of full sanitary
New research has cast doubt on the environmental benefits of using insects as a sustainable protein source, challenging the view that they offer a greener alternative to traditional livestock. A
A group of influential MPs has called on the government to delay controversial plans to change inheritance tax rules for farmers, allowing more time for consultation and better policy formulation.
The UK’s environment secretary has firmly reiterated that the nation will not accept chlorine-washed chicken or hormone-fed beef, practices that are currently prohibited in both the UK and EU. This
