New Zealand Government declares kiwifruit industry labour shortage
The New Zealand Ministry of Social Development (MSD) has declared a labour shortage in the...
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Meat producers call for government commitment to Scottish beef
The National Farmers’ Union (NFU) Scotland and the Scottish Association of Meat Wholesales (SAMW) have...
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Importing food could be harmful to domestic environment
A recent study has suggested that importing food products can have a significant negative impact...
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Mars Wrigley to improve cocoa yields through disease control
Confectionery giant Mars Wrigley is hoping to triple its global cocoa production over the next...
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Public sector food should come from UK farms, says National Farmers Union
The National Farmers Union (NFU) has said that food procured for the UK public sector...
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Russia proposes bill to ban agricultural trade with US
Russian Minister of Agriculture Alexander Tkachev has shown support for a new bill to ban...
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Poultry samples contain ‘illegal’ levels of fipronil
A report published by the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has found that more than...
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UK food groups launch initiative to increase vegetable consumption
The Food Foundation, together with Nourish Scotland, Food Cardiff and the World Wildlife Fund (WWF)...
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Certification schemes are holding back true sustainability, says report
A report published by the Dutch non-governmental organisation (NGO) Changing Markets has suggested that food...
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Soil Association criticises government consultation on food and health
The Soil Association (SA) has responded to a government consultation on the future of food,...
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