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Ditching of English horticulture strategy ‘beggars belief’
Farmers Weekly Industry bodies have reacted with anger after the government ditched plans for an English horticulture strategy. The promise to put together a plan for the sector, which is battling sky-high input costs and…
Sheep farmers challenge e-shock dog collar ban in England
Farmers Weekly Farm groups have contested the need for electric shock collars for dogs to be banned, arguing that their controlled use can help reduce the risk of attacks on sheep. The government last week laid legislation in…
Free online skills and training platform open for trial
Farmers Weekly Farmers and growers are being invited to try out a new online skills and training platform being offered by The Institute for Agriculture and Horticulture (Tiah), and to feed back their initial experiences. The…
Paccar, Toyota Plan to Produce Hydrogen Fuel Cell Trucks
ANAHEIM, Calif. — Truck manufacturer Paccar Inc. and global automaker Toyota Motor Corp. are moving forward with a partnership to produce fuel cell electric Class 8 trucks.
Clean Fuel Technologies Developing at Rapid Pace
ANAHEIM, Calif. — The rollout of zero-emission commercial vehicles and the infrastructure to support it is proceeding with added urgency.
Ford Beats Q1 Profit Estimates, Warns of Opaque 2023 Outlook
Ford Motor Co. beat Q1 profit estimates on higher pricing and increased volumes, but left its full-year outlook unchanged over concern about pricing power and economic uncertainty.
How D.C.’s Two-Michelin-Starred Minibar Makes a Wagyu Dish With Beef Consommé
Chefs turn the consommé into a sphere resembling an egg yolk José Andrés opened Minibar 10 years ago in Washington D.C., where it has since earned two Michelin stars for its avant-garde dishes. At the restaurant, chefs…
Austin Restaurant Nixta Honors Mexican Culinary Traditions Through Punchy Fermented Drinks
Cat Cardenas/Eater Austin https://austin.eater.com/2023/5/3/23677879/nixta-taqueria-austin-fermented-drinks-mexican-pulque
A New Approach to Reducing Food Waste – And Production Costs
By Richard Parmee, founder and CEO of X-ray inspection technology specialists Sapphire Inspection Systems Packaging has a key role to play in the drive to cut food waste and reduce production costs, as a good seal is crucial…
Dwindling farmer confidence will dent food production, NFU warns
Farmers Weekly A lack of confidence and uncertainty among farmers to invest in their businesses risks a serious long-term impact on domestic food production, the NFU has warned. The 2022-23 NFU Farmer Confidence Survey shows…
