SDC announces public projects
The Sustainable Development Commission (SDC) has unveiled a selection of the best ideas that could help transform the UK into a sustainable society in its new Breakthroughs for the 21st Century project, to promote community gardening and local food.
Thu 2 Jul 09, 16:01 | More...S&A's future hangs in the balance
The future direction of major Herefordshire business S&A Produce will be decided this week as a result of crucial planning decisions.
Thu 2 Jul 09, 15:58 | More...Essex growers welcome schoolkids
Almost 3,000 Essex primary schoolchildren have enjoyed the county’s schools food and farming day.
Thu 2 Jul 09, 13:01 | More...DEFRA backs UK markets
The new minister of state for farming and the environment, Jim Fitzpatrick, has backed markets throughout the UK in leading the country out of the recession.
Thu 2 Jul 09, 12:01 | More...Scotland calls for labelling decision
The launch of the Scottish government’s National Food and Drink Policy should mark the start of renewed steps to strengthen retail-supply relations and clarity on labelling, according to Scotland’s farming union.
Thu 2 Jul 09, 11:01 | More...ACS: Ombudsman "doomed to fail"
The Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) has written to the Competition Commission expressing concern about flaws in the proposed code of practice for supermarkets.
Thu 2 Jul 09, 10:01 | More...Potato Council appoints new director
The Potato Council is to get a new director following the appointment of Sandra Ziles this week.
Thu 2 Jul 09, 09:01 | More...Growfair extends into Devon and Wales
Bristol Fruit Sales has extended its Growfair brand from Cornwall into Devon as part of its long-term strategic plan to create premium regional offers.
Thu 2 Jul 09, 08:01 | More...Tesco slammed for labour abuse
A trade union group has attacked Tesco over its treatment of workers in its overseas stores.
Wed 1 Jul 09, 15:01 | More...New addition to Rijk Zwaan directors
Marco van Leeuwen has today officially joined the board of directors of vegetable breeding company Rijk Zwaan in De Lier.
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