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Oakland International, a leading logistics and supply chain specialist based in Redditch, has joined forces with Urban Farm-It, a gourmet mushroom producer, to launch a new retail initiative aimed at delivering plant-based, locally sourced, and sustainable food options to consumers and retailers across the UK. The partnership will see the
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Over 6,000 homes in Wellington, Somerset, recently lost power due to farming equipment coming into contact with an overhead line. As part of Farm Safety Week, National Grid Electricity Distribution is urging farmers to check their surroundings and stay alert when working near power lines, following an incident that
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Northern hemisphere buyers are looking for grain as the US corn harvest is not yet underway, and the Black Sea region is experiencing slow farmer selling due to harvest difficulties. This has resulted in higher prices for milling wheat in the Black Sea region, with prices sitting $10-$15 a
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Global grain market analysts Argus AgriMarkets and Platts S&P Global report that wheat prices in the Black Sea have continued to rise over the past week, driven by tight supply and delayed harvests. Although the harvest is well underway, traders are seeing slow farmer selling of new crop,
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Farm accidents involving All-Terrain Vehicles (ATVs) cause serious injuries and fatalities every year. According to recent reports, there were almost 600 farm-related incidents in the past year alone. To mitigate these risks, farming unions are urging farmers to prioritize safety and adhere to crucial guidelines. NFU Deputy President David Exwood,
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The Tenant Farmers Association (TFA) has called on the UK government to take immediate action to address the growing issue of solar farms displacing tenant farmers with little or no compensation. The TFA has highlighted what it describes as a broken promise by Sir Keir Starmer, who stated at the
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Zimbabwe's farmers have welcomed a partnership between the Zimbabwe Mercantile Exchange (ZMX) and the Grain Millers Association of Zimbabwe (GMAZ), set to create a reliable market for their produce. The five-year memorandum of understanding (MoU) aims to ensure an orderly and efficient grain offtake by members of GMAZ,
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The National Farmers' Union (NFU) has launched a critical campaign against the UK government's plans to introduce a tax on family farms, arguing that it will devastate the agricultural sector and have far-reaching consequences for food security and the domestic economy. The NFU claims that the current
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The Farm Safety Week campaign, led by the Farm Safety Foundation (Yellow Wellies), brings together over 400 farming and rural organizations across five countries to raise awareness and promote change. Despite recognition of dangers and some safety improvements, statistics indicate a dire need for more action. Key figures like UFU
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African agricultural experts and farmers have commended the impact of Juncao technology, a Chinese innovation used for mushroom production and livestock feed across the continent. Developed in China, Juncao is a hybrid grass that has proven effective in addressing food security, income generation, and environmental challenges. In Zimbabwe, the technology
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The National Farmers' Union (NFU) has repeatedly warned the government that its planned family farm tax will have devastating consequences, including the loss of rural livelihoods and national food security. Despite this, the government has refused to meet with farmers to discuss an alternative 'clawback' proposal that
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A group of prominent farmers and business leaders has filed a judicial review against the UK government, accusing it of failing to consult on major changes to inheritance tax (IHT) rules affecting agriculture and family-run enterprises. The claim, led by three named parties including Thomas Martin, a sixth-generation farmer from
