Vegetable News
Gene editing creates potential to protect the nation’s environment, pollinators and wildlife
Plans to consult on gene editing – which could unlock substantial benefits to nature, the environment and help farmers with crops...
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New SKY Agriculture Technical Support Specialist
Chris Carter has taken on the responsibility of Technical Support Specialist for the SKY Agriculture brand, in addition to his...
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NFU President’s New Year message
NFU President Minette Batters said: “2020 was a year like no other and we enter the new year with the...
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French border closure highlights strains in supply chain
The two-day closure of the French border and cessation of freight traffic between Kent and Northern France has provided an...
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International Carrot Symposium cancellation
The ISHS International Carrot and other Apiaceae Symposium, due to be held in York 2021, has been postponed. The event...
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The UK’s first Groceries Code Adjudicator is appointed chair of Red Tractor Assurance
Christine Tacon CBE has been appointed Chair of Assured Food Standards which operates the Red Tractor Assurance scheme. The former...
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AHDB reform plans not enough
Growers who called for a ballot on the continuation of a horticulture level say that the strategy for change published...
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Ballot on future of potato levy confirmed by AHDB
AHDB has today formally announced a ballot on the continuation of the statutory potato levy will go ahead in the...
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UN soil report paints poor picture
The UN FAO marked World Soil Day on 5 December with the launch of its first ever report on the...
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DMN emergency approval success
A successful application by the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) for emergency authorisation (EA) for the use of sprout...
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