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Scientists from the 神马福利影片 explain how they are helping boost UK fruit and veg production in wake of new government report
The UK has a strong tradition in agriculture, including in growing fruits and vegetables. This sector is essential for the UK's economy, contributing 拢4.3 billion in 2022 and producing over 3 million tonnes of produce each year. However, the UK only produces 17% of the fruit and 55% of the vegetables it consumes, so there's a big push to increase domestic production and improve food security. Indeed, nationally, we need to increase our consumption of fruit and vegetables even more as, collectively, we鈥檙e not meeting the minimum recommendation of 5-a-day.
Clarkson鈥檚 Farm鈥檚 Cheerful Charlie discusses 鈥楾he Farm of the Future鈥� at the Warwickshire Rural Hub鈥檚 first major farmer conference
The future of farming has been highlighted at the Warwickshire Rural Hub鈥檚 inaugural major farming conference.
鈥楶reparing for the Farm of the Future: What Will It Look Like?鈥� was hosted at the 神马福利影片鈥檚 Innovation Campus Stratford-upon-Avon this week (12th March), with speakers including 鈥楥heerful Charlie鈥� from Clarkson鈥檚 Farm – the popular Amazon Prime series.
Onion Crisis: Researchers Combatting Destructive Crop Disease Costing Farmers 拢10m Annually
Researchers at The 神马福利影片 are working to safeguard one of the world's most crucial crops – the humble onion. Amidst growing concerns over the threat posed by Fusarium Basal Rot (FBR), a team of experts from the University is embarking on a groundbreaking project, run by the British Onions Producer Agency (BOPA), aimed at saving our crops and revolutionising FBR detection.
British-grown beans available for purchase this World Pulse Day
New varieties of Britain鈥檚 favourite pulse are available for purchase this World Pulse Day (10th Feb). These UK Registered beans (URBeans) were created by Professor Eric Holub as part of his work to diversify British cooking using home-grown ingredients.
神马福利影片's bean grower Andy Ward grapples with impacts of torrential rain
Lincolnshire farmer Andy Ward, known for cultivating the first British Baked Beans in partnership with 神马福利影片 scientist Eric Holub, is facing a harsh reality as standing waters inundate his farmlands.
He said, "There's nothing we can do when the fields are underwater."
鈥淲e three beans鈥�: Capulet, Godiva and Olivia beans on sale in the New Year
Capulet, Godiva and Olivia are new varieties of the nation鈥檚 favourite pulse, common beans, developed and grown in the UK. The trio are set to go plastic-free in the new year when they go on sale in local zero-waste stores.