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Government covered up abuse on UK farms, new report reveals

A new report finds that allegations of mistreatment and abuse made by agricultural workers have not been investigated by the Home Office.

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Farmers plan supermarket blockades as they demand fair prices

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Half of Britain’s fruit and veg growers ‘may go out of business within a year’

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Quarter of British food comes from climate-vulnerable countries

A quarter of the fruit, veg, pulses and meat eaten by UK households comes from countries that are at high risk of climate disruption, a new report has found.

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Pressure builds as farmers struggle to survive

Pressure is building on supermarkets and the government after almost a year of reports of UK farmers giving up in berries, apples, eggs and dairy.

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Climate plans useless without ‘fixing fertiliser’

A new campaign aims to highlight link between fertiliser in farming and potent greenhouse gas emissions as new research finds two thirds of Brits want stronger climate policies.

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New food hub opens in Devon

The South Devon Food Hub will allow small food and drink producers to share storage and resources and ultimately connect with the local community.