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Strawberry-picking robot trialled to tackle UK agricultural labour shortage
A robot designed to quickly harvest and package strawberries has been built in Essex to address the agricultural labour shortage.
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UK poultry exports return to South Africa after eight-year ban
The UK has regained access to the South African poultry market after an eight-year ban, paving the way for up to £160 million in trade over the next five years.
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African swine fever outbreak in Europe prompts UK pork import ban
Immediate measures have been introduced to protect pig farmers and the industry from an ASF outbreak.
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How will the 2024 U.S. presidential election impact UK food security?
Here, Dr Clive Black considers how the outcome of the 2024 U.S. presidential election may impact food security across the UK, and offers his thoughts on the potential changes and challenges that the new Labour government may face.
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Is now the time for a UK food policy reform?
Here, Dr Clive Black advocates for a comprehensive UK food system overhaul, emphasising the need for coordinated government strategy when it comes to food policy.
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UK Prime Minister hosts Farm to Fork Summit
Rishi Sunak will be meeting food industry actors at the UK Farm to Fork Summit to discuss growth and innovation opportunities for the food industry.
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Dimbleby resigns and takes aim at Government’s food policy
Former UK Government advisor Henry Dimbleby resigns from his role and takes aim at the Government's perceived inaction to tackle obesity.
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UK agriculture and robotics receive £12.5 million funding
DEFRA has committed to further funding for agriculture and horticulture automation and robotics to improve productivity.
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Welsh farms receive share of £62.5 million
As part of a Basic Payment Scheme, over 14,400 Welsh farms have received a share of £62.5 million.
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NFU urges UK Government to secure home-grown food supply
The NFU has said that, following egg shortages, other farming sectors could be threatened by “immediate supply chain issues caused by a lack of fairness for farmers and growers”.
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FSA highlights changes to chilled poultry stock
The FSA has advised consumers in England and Wales that some chilled poultry products will have been previously frozen and defrosted to maintain Christmas stock levels.
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New Food speaks to…Professor Chris Elliott
Professor Chris Elliott speaks to New Food's Joshua Minchin live at Twickenham during the Food Safety Conference.
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KETTLE Chip’s new packaging illustrates field to factory journey
UK crisp company KETTLE® has redesigned its packaging to illustrate key ingredients and depict the brand’s field to factory journey.
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Will the UK Government reconsider the trade agreement?
The Environment Food and Rural Affairs Committee has asked the UK Government to reconsider its report on the impact of the Australian trade agreement, claiming the previous reply was disappointing.
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New Environment Secretary announced
Liz Truss has appointed Ranil Jayawardena to be the UK’s new environment secretary as part of her new cabinet appointments.
