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Somerset’s cider maker supports charity to rehabilitate UK’s bug population
ONE of Somerset’s oldest cider makers is working with a charity Buglife to support their work in rehabilitating the UK’s bug population. Since February 12, 2024, a portion of all sales from Sheppy’s 200 Cider purchased from selected Waitrose and
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Family with milk vending machine on farm ‘proud’ to win South West Farmer award
THE 2023 Family Run Farm of the Year winner is the Darke family, from Coleridge Farm in Devon. There are four generations actively farming, and the focus is mainly on dairy with a small flock of pedigree sheep. The farm also has a milk vending
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Over 50% of shoppers prefer UK-sourced eggs in food products
NEW research shows that 70% of shoppers would be more likely to buy egg-based food products, such as quiche or egg sandwiches, that display the British Lion mark. Almost all eggs sold at retail carry the British Lion mark on the egg and packaging
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Former Tory MP launches podcast focused on food security
A FORMER Tory MP is launching a new farming and environment themed podcast focused on food security. The podcast called 'We can do both' is being hosted by Neil Parish, former Tiverton and Honiton MP. You can listen to the first episode from Thursday
