Vegetables are travelling further than the average Brit this summer

The public is becoming increasingly frustrated with leading supermarkets stocking imported fruit and veg when the same produce is in season on UK farms, according to new research from Riverford

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27 August 2025 鈥� 3 min read

With the majority of the British public enjoying their holidays in Spain this year, this means some veg has travelled up to eight times more than the average UK holidaymaker this summer. It comes...

GB Potatoes launches second year of Potato Industry Development Programme

The programme offers participants a comprehensive understanding of the sector, the latest industry insights and the chance to build networks across the industry

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22 August 2026 鈥� 2 min read

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Farming bodies propose urgent action to ensure food is grown next year as farmers at 'crisis point'

A government backed loan linked to drought losses and fallen stock support are key investments needed to protect next year's food production, says farming organisations

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21 August 2026 鈥� 3 min read

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Northern Ireland farm profits rise to 拢1bn in 2025

The Ulster Farmers Union say these figures demonstrate the difference that a fair market return can make to farm businesses, but they should not create complacency

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