3+ day, 18+ hour ago   (318+ words) Broccoli, cauliflower and cabbage has stopped growing due to hot, dry conditions, and available produce is smaller in size and weight, according to BGA The BGA says the extreme weather is heaping more pressure on cash-strapped brassica growers Prolonged extreme…...

4+ day, 12+ hour ago   (343+ words) Ambitious plan for food in Wales aims to take a ’transformational systems-based’ approach and connect food production, processing, retail, health and education Wales is aiming to transform its food system Wales has announced a new national food strategy that will…...

5+ day, 16+ hour ago   (316+ words) Farm management software company to collaborate with industry body scheme to address sector challenges The partnership is expected to deliver content on farm data, reporting and AI-powered resources Farm management software company Live Farmer is the latest organisation to join…...

5+ day, 17+ hour ago   (435+ words) Citrus Growers’ Association says planned arrival of competing private rail operators could save billions of rand each year Via its partner TLD Marine, MSC is one of several companies that could reportedly run private rail-freight services in South Africa A…...

5+ day, 17+ hour ago   (332+ words) British blackcurrant growers are forecasting lower yields after last year’s droughts and wet winter brought “unprecedented” weather challenges. Blackcurrant growers are investing in climate resilience A difficult production season has caused some premature berry drop and scorching, with volumes expected…...

6+ day, 5+ hour ago   (442+ words) Burke succeeds Jolyon Burnett, who has chaired the Council since 2023. The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) Horticulture Council has appointed Paul Burke as its new independent chair, bringing extensive experience in agricultural industry representation, governance and advocacy to the role. Burke’s…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago   (342+ words) Despite the difficulties, Damian Kozłowski says investment in sorting and storage is helping it pivot towards the fresh market and new opportunities The frosts experienced in Poland earlier this year have undoubtedly taken their toll on topfruit volumes. According to…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago   (359+ words) Vast majority of respondents favour government reform to UK food system in new poll, which also reveals support for healthy food and fair prices for farmers Public concern persists, a year on from the launch of the government’s food strategy…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago   (344+ words) MPs should be ‘more courageous’ in challenging junk food lobbying in a new wide-ranging report outlining how to tackle obesity endemic, including prioritising fresh produce access and fast-tracking retailer healthy food sales reporting Prominent fruit and veg displays encourage healthy…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (82+ words) Fruitnet Extreme weather conditions causing UK red cabbage shortage Hot weather and lack of rainfall has affected red cabbage production, with short supply set to continue for coming weeks This is premium content Take out a subscription today and you…...