10th June 2022

KENT
Seasonal Labour shortages causing ongoing issues for local growers
Europe’s only Jewish farm located in Kent faces closure 

FINANCE
Government announces £30m funding from the Farming Investment Fund

CEREALS 2022
News from Cereals 2022 including don’t panic buy fertiliser

UK FOOD CHAIN SUSTAINABILITY COMMITMENTS DISCONNECTED AT FARM LEVEL. Research says the UK food chain’s sustainability commitments are ambitious but disconnected at farm level. farminguk.com/news/food-chain-sustainability-commitments-disconnected-at-farm-level-_60541.html

FARMING COMMUNITY NETWORK LAUNCHES NEW BOOKLET FOR RURAL CARERS. A new booklet has been developed to help farming carers and people in rural communities support those with memory loss. fcn.org.uk/blog/2022/06/06/new-booklet-to-support-dementia-carers-in-rural-communities/

CALLS TO BAN SKY LANTERNS. Petition launched last month gains momentum. countryside-alliance.org/news/2022/6/calls-to-ban-devastating-sky-lanterns-continue

BRITISH SUMMER FRUITS REBRAND. British Summer Fruits, the industry body that represents UK soft fruit growers, is relaunching and rebranding to become British Berry Growers. farminguk.com/news/british-summer-fruits-changes-name-and-unveils-priority-areas_60539.html

FEWER DAIRY FARMERS LEAVE INDUSTRY DESPITE CHALLENGES. Fewer dairy farmers are leaving the industry despite ongoing challenges, new data from AHDB has found. fginsight.com/news/fewer-dairy-farmers-exiting-the-industry-despite-ongoing-challenges-128402

NUTRIENT NEUTRALITY PODCAST. CLA podcast episode covers the issue of nutrient neutrality, which affects protected nature conservation sites that are at risk of pollution by nitrates or phosphates. cla.org.uk/news/nutrient-neutrality-what-is-the-impact-on-development/

KENT SOLAR – Case study of a Kent estate, its move into solar and other renewable energy solutions. cla.org.uk/news/powering-the-future/

AD WATCHDOG BANS DISTASTEFUL VEGAN TV ADVERT. Vegan Friendly UK has had its advertisement campaign banned by the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) after the public complained they were too graphic. farminguk.com/news/ad-watchdog-bans-distasteful-vegan-tv-advert_60534.html

AND FINALLY…..FATHER’S DAY SUNDAY 19th JUNE 2022 – WHAT TO BUY? Produced in Kent have compiled a list of rural and tasty presents for Dad’s of all ages to enjoy. producedinkent.co.uk/fathers-day-gift-guide

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