Farmers union sees Starmer’s landslide win as potential opportunity for ‘change’
“Change begins now.” Those words, spoken by new Prime Minister Keir Starmer after his overwhelming victory Thursday propelled the Labour Party into power, promise a new path for the nation. They also may provide a silver lining for British farmers, who are collectively looking for that “reset moment.” Reacting swiftly to news of the “change” […]
Catastrophic flooding across UK could lead to significant vegetable shortages
Recent flooding across the UK from Storm Henk along with continual downpours have put in peril a multitude of crops, including carrots and cauliflower, as they were moving toward harvest. The soaking storms, hitting hardest from Nottinghamshire and the Midlands down to the southern coast and stretching to the west, are sending warning signs of […]
Cherry growers see strong season for UK consumers
Consumers across the UK can expect to see a bevy of cherries arriving in supermarkets now and through the remainder of the summer thanks to a strong crop this year. The prediction from Love Fresh Cherries, the nation’s biggest representative trade body for the sweet British fruit, is that stores will be getting a total […]
