All Farming articles – Page 56
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NewsTesco to insist on climate-friendly farming practices around the world
All UK growers must be certified by the LEAF Marque assurance scheme by 2023
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NewsPuffin Produce claims UK first with carbon neutral potato launch
The supplier will launch its Root Zero potatoes into 200 Co-op stores across the UK next week
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PodcastThe Grocer’s Dairymen Podcast: Liz Naftel, Les Fauconnaires
Jim and Liz Naftel of Les Fauconnaires Farm play music to soothe their herd of 40 pedigree Guernsey cows during milking
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NewsOcado supplier reveals hybrid biomethane and electric tractor
The company’s patented technology allows for the tractor to accommodate larger biomethane cylinders meaning tractors can operate for longer.
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NewsWelsh milk to be bottled in Wales with launch of startup Pembrokeshire Creamery
The business, which is backed by the directors of veg supplier Puffin Produce, hopes to start bottling next year
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Comment and OpinionWhat a ‘COP26 for food’ would look like – and why we desperately need one
Food policy needs to be at the heart of the climate change conference, says Dan Crossley, executive director of the Food Ethics Council
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NewsJFC breaks ground on ‘world’s largest vertical farm’
New indoor farm in Lydney, Gloucestershire will provide 148,000 sq ft of growing space when complete
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NewsFareShare highlights food waste on side of Houses of Parliament
The stunt marks the International Day of Awareness of Food Loss and Waste
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NewsDairy giants collaborate on new climate targets for global milk production
Eleven of the world’s 20 largest dairy companies have already signed up to the Pathways to Dairy Net Zero initaitive
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Analysis and FeaturesHow Farm Africa has transformed lives through Food for Good projects
Food for Good has had a huge impact through a decade of expeditions – and the pandemic won’t stop its efforts
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NewsPig sector still struggling with backlog, despite deal to restart CO2 production
National Pig Association CEO Zoe Davies has warned the threat of culling healthy animals on backlogged farms is “still there”
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NewsWaitrose to source 100% British venison meat from autumn 2021
Waitrose already sourced all of its own-brand fresh beef, pork, chicken, eggs and milk exclusively from British and Irish producers.
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Analysis and FeaturesHow dairy farms can help keep Britain’s bees buzzing
The Bumblebee Conservation Trust has teamed up with Calon Wen, and wants other dairy farms to join in
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Analysis and FeaturesShore thing: the Scottish supplier making seaweed mainstream
Harvesting wild seaweed has enabled New Wave Foods to build a brand, Shore The Scottish Seaweed Co
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NewsArla kicks off scheme exploring benefits of regenerative dairy farming
There are very few scientific examples of regenerative methods on European dairy livestock farms, says the cooperative
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Comment and OpinionJohnson’s cabinet reshuffle isn’t enough to allay the fears of an industry in crisis
Despite headline-grabbing appointments and sackings, there is still little clarity on the government’s plans to tackle the labour crisis
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NewsFarming industry on verge of mental health crisis, senior figures warn
According to the BGA & NFU, the accumulation of post-Brexit and Covid-19-related pressures has damaged farmers’ health and wellbeing
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Comment and OpinionWhy is government so apathetic to the labour crisis hitting UK growers?
Clearly, government sees a decline in the availability of British produce as a sacrifice worth making. But is that really in the interest of consumers?
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NewsAHDB meat & dairy marketing campaign returns after ASA rejects complaints
Complaints by pro-vegan groups and animal welfare charities about the We Eat Balanced campaign were not upheld by the ASA in a ruling last month
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NewsWrap report: Better on-farm food waste data could significantly boost profits
The sustainability charity found data collection and measurement of food waste was ’negligible’ at farm level