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Lidl offers extra funding for egg farmers

Poultry

Lidl offers extra funding for egg farmers

The retailer said it is firmly committed to the long-standing relationships they have with their British suppliers, and committed to sourcing 100 per cent fresh British eggs

clock 14 September 2023 • 1 min read
Farmer finds niche market for fruit and creates successful skincare range

Farm Life

Farmer finds niche market for fruit and creates successful skincare range

Although fruit it still at the heart of the farm, one family have found a niche market for their product. Jack Watkins finds out more.       

clock 13 July 2023 • 7 min read
McDonald's Progressive Young Íæż½ã½ã: Laura Beaton - 'When customers buy a burger in McDonald's, the hundreds of people involved in its production are rarely considered'

Farm Life

McDonald's Progressive Young Íæż½ã½ã: Laura Beaton - 'When customers buy a burger in McDonald's, the hundreds of people involved in its production are rarely considered'

In a new series for Íæż½ã½ã, the 11 new recruits on the McDonald’s Progressive Young Farmer (PYF) programme. Each month we follow one of the PYF’s to see what they are doing.

clock 12 July 2023 • 5 min read
35,000 hectares of peas are grown in the UK - celebrate farmers during #GreatBritishPeaWeek

Farm Life

35,000 hectares of peas are grown in the UK - celebrate farmers during #GreatBritishPeaWeek

Monday July 3 marks the start of #GreatBritishPeaWeek and here are some fun facts about peas – and the people who produce them.

clock 03 July 2023 • 1 min read
'Wilf taught me to listen to the countryside' - unusual friendship between Londoner and Welsh sheep farmer inspires new book

Farm Life

'Wilf taught me to listen to the countryside' - unusual friendship between Londoner and Welsh sheep farmer inspires new book

Finding herself in the Welsh countryside was not Kiran Sidhu’s plan, but a chance encounter with a farmer and a passion for her new way of living has given her a new outlook on life. Rachael Brown finds out more.

clock 15 June 2023 • 6 min read
Defra price cap plan worries farmers 

Farm Business

Defra price cap plan worries farmers 

The government is considering voluntary plans for supermarkets to introduce price caps on basic food items such as bread and milk

clock 30 May 2023 • 3 min read
Consumers should not expect cheaper food 'any time soon'

Farm Life

Consumers should not expect cheaper food 'any time soon'

Consumers should not expect to see cheaper food on the shelves any time soon, despite Government pledges to halve inflation by the end of the year, the NFU has warned.

clock 29 April 2023 • 1 min read
Consumer trust and demand for British food at an all time high

Farm Business

Consumer trust and demand for British food at an all time high

More consumers trust British food and are choosing to buy British than ever before, a new survey has revealed.

clock 13 July 2021 • 2 min read