HTA’s calls for increase in seasonal worker visas granted by Defra
The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) today announced a significant increase in the number of seasonal worker...
Great Beer Debate: a toast to farmer-led research at Oxford conferences
The chance to raise a glass to farmer-led research is on offer as the Great Beer Debate returns to the...
Increase in seasonal workers visas is a step forward, NFU says
Responding to Defra’s announcement on the Seasonal Workers Scheme, NFU Deputy President Tom Bradshaw said: “This increase in visas is...
Increase yield of baby leaves by up to 27% to combat energy hike
Growers hit by energy increases could increase productivity with a novel seed treatment. Results from Zayndu show yield increases of...
Dorset farmers looking out for each during winter months
“The sooner we recognise that we may need help and start talking, the better the outcomes” – Nick Viney, FCN...
BASF and StePac partner to develop sustainable packaging
BASF SE (Ludwigshafen, Germany) and StePac Ltd. (Tefen, Israel) have joined forces to create the next generation of sustainable packaging...
HTA welcomes Scotland’s planning system and urban focus in biodiversity strategy
The Horticultural Trades Association (HTA), who represents members from across the entire horticultural sector supply chain in Scotland, has welcomed...
Bill to tackle tractor thefts passes second reading
Farming unions have praised the progress of a new bill to tackle the theft and resale of farm equipment, which...
Fruit growers destroying orchards as half of apples imported
National Farmers’ Union (NFU) president Minette Batters has warned that increasing labour and energy costs are leading to a contraction...
