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Ukrainian workers flee UK farms
Ukrainian workers flee UK farms due to poor treatment, with one woman describing it as "akin to modern-day slavery".
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EWG’s “Dirty Dozen” reveals produce with the most pesticide residue
The EWG has revealed a list of produce which it says contain the highest level of pesticide residue, as well as identifying those with the least.
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Alphonso mangoes: from Indian farms to UK forks
Hear from the Founder and CEO of Red Rickshaw and FeastBox, Jyoti Patel, about the epicurean delight that is the Alphonso mango, and how the prized fruit makes its way to our plates.
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Be wary of poisonous wild garlic lookalike
Wild garlic doppelgangers have lead to serious poisonings throughout the world, but how can people avoid confusing the edible plant with a poisonous one?
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An avocado a week can greatly improve heart health, according to new study
Avocados have been linked to a lower risk of cardiovascular disease, according to a new study by the American Heart Association.
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How do blackberries impact gut health?
A new scientific study has found out how blackberries aid gut health.
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FDF and UKWA respond to the UK Government’s promises
FDF's chief executive and UKWA's CEO call on the UK Government to ease the effects on the food supply chain caused by the pandemic and the invasion of Ukraine.
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JBS enters the fertiliser industry
JBS has announced that it will launch a new range of fertilisers as production begins at a plant in Sao Paulo.
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Free-range eggs unavailable in UK supermarkets
Housing orders issued as a result of bird flu outbreaks has led to a shortage of free range eggs in UK supermarkets.
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Hawaii fights off ‘coffee-eating’ plant
As coffee leaf rust plagues the crops of Hawaii, growers and agricultural officials seek a desperate solution...could this be it?
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Ukraine crisis will bring turmoil to wheat and sunflower oil supply chains
The food industry is bracing itself for supply chain disruptions in the wheat and sunflower oil sectors as the war in Ukraine continues.
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Will this new research stop wheat rust in its tracks?
A Saudi Arabian research team has identified a rust-resistant gene in a South African cultivar of bread wheat, which could help prevent wheat rust around the world.
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Climate change affects women more, says World Food Programme
The World Food Programme finds that the climate crisis is causing serious food insecurity for women and girls in certain parts of the world.
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Digging deeper: Why aren’t Americans making money from agriculture?
US agricultural systems are world leaders in the production of food, fuel and fibre yet seem to be losing money; a new study seeks to find out why.
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Solar panels grow crops in desert by pulling in water vapour
The future of solar panels is not just to provide electricity in a sustainable way, but potentially food too.
