Global conflicts and a decrease in major producers' wheat stocks may provide a boost for wheat prices in 2024. Cedric Porter reports from the US Potato Expo
The Fresh Produce Consortium (FPC) have officially announced their forthcoming FPC Future Expo 25, a landmark event to be co-located with LAMMA and set to redefine the agricultural landscape
Tine drills have been the saving grace for many in this soggy season, but for a Nottinghamshire farm, the low disturbance tine is the start of a whole new way of working. Jane Carley reports.
Visitors and exhibitors from around the world descended upon Harrogate the specialist potato event, with new technology and equpiment on show
It follows months of negotiations between the two parties
NFU Sugar Board's chair Michael Sly said he was 'astounded' British Sugar had opted for arbitration and that the strength of feeling amongst beet growers was in no doubt
The NFU Sugar Board said the offer they have made had always been contingent on every element of the contract being aligned, as growers must be able to make an informed choice between all the options
According to British Sugar, the only outstanding contract term which was in dispute was the 'Futures Contract'. They said they will reopen both the contract and seed order screens on Monday, 18th December so growers can confirm their intentions
The report recommended the Government to fund the widespread, standardised testing of soil through its Environmental Land Management schemes and to work with industry on an agreed set of metrics of soil health by next year
Tik Tok sensation Poppy O'Toole is a michelin-trained chef and rose to fame for sharing her love of potatoes online. For this week's podcast, she gives her top tips on how to get the perfect roast potato for your Christmas dinner and explains why we should be getting behind British farmers