Neolithic farmers provide important lesson for today’s sector
Archaeologists have discovered a site in southern France that could provide a very important lesson for farmers of today when it comes to battling pests.
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Wiltshire Farm Foods suffers devastating cyber-attack
Wiltshire Farm Foods has apologised for the disruption caused by the cyber-attack, and has vowed to get services up and running as soon as possible.
Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation funds African animal feed scheme
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The multi-million dollar grant will fund the roll out of several small-scale feed solutions which will help African livestock farmers increase the profitability of their farms.
Intensive farming behind antibiotic-resistant MRSA, say researchers
High use of antibiotics on pig farms is believed to be behind the emergence of the dangerous superbug, which the WHO has called a major threat to human health.
Chewing gum that kicks sweet cravings now being developed for children
Sweet Victory is developing a chewing gum that it says will stop you craving a sweet hit by blocking sugar receptors on the tongue.
UK food safety authorities identify key threats to food standards
The two UK food standards authorities have identified the biggest risks to food safety, but overall they conclude that food standards have been maintained despite the challenges of the past 18 months.
Johnson suggests diverting grain from biofuel to bakeries
The UK and Germany have expressed a desire to drop their biofuel commitments temporarily and divert gran destined for buses and lorries onto plates.
UK Government has failed to plot a course for cannabinoids, say experts
In a report, which will be launched by the UK's Minister for Science, Research & Innovation, experts have called on Government to turbocharge UK cannabinoid innovation as they claim it has – so far – taken a “disinterested” attitude to the sector.
Kroger announces multi-million dollar dairy investment in Ohio plant
The investment will, according to Kroger, create hundreds of jobs and enable the firm to expand its manufacturing abilities in the Ohioan town.
Texas distilleries generate $2 billion in revenue
The study demonstrates the significant revenue distilleries in the Lone Star State generated in both sales and tax paid, and has prompted calls from researchers to drop restrictions that “don’t make sense”.
Recall roundup: Norovirus and Salmonella alerts sounded
Get the latest recall news from around the world with our weekly Recall roundup, this week including Salmonella and norovirus alerts.
UK committee chair express concern over fertiliser shortages
Chair of the Environment Food and Rural Affairs (EFRA) Committee, Sir Roger Goodwill, has written to DEFRA Secretary George Eustice to ask for solutions to the shortage.
US to import infant formula from Mexico as shortages continue
As families in the US continue to struggle to get hold of infant formula, the FDA has provided an update on its efforts to acquire more supplies.
Nordic diet could lead to healthier-eating babies, claims research
Research from Sweden and the US has suggested that feeding babies a lower-protein Nordic style diet could increase fruit and vegetable consumption.
Do you know what’s in your 5-a-day?
A survey from the British Nutrition Foundation has suggested that an alarming amount of people do not know what comprises their 5-a-day and what does not.
