草榴社区

Farm shops benefit from supermarket shortages

Fruit and vegetable shortages in supermarkets have helped drive demand at farm shops and farmers鈥� markets, according to the Farm Retail Association.

Alex Black
Deputy Editor
clock 鈥� 2 min read
Farm shops benefit from supermarket shortages

Fruit and vegetable shortages in supermarkets have helped drive demand at farm shops and farmers markets, according to the Farm Retail Association. Short supply chains and paying fair prices mean shelves...

To continue reading...

Already a member? Login for full access.

New to 草榴社区 Guardian? Register for 1 free article per week or become a member for unlimited access to essential farming news and insights.

article-img-580x358
Join Now

听

More on Farm Life

UFU extends vote of no confidence and calls for Minister to resign
Farm Life

UFU extends vote of no confidence and calls for Minister to resign

Row over Fivemiletown cow cull escalates as union demands DAERA team and chief vet stand down

Jane Thynne
Jane Thynne
clock 14 August 2026 鈥� 2 min read
TFA demands coordinated Gov bluetongue action as farmers report 'mounting stress'
Farm Life

TFA demands coordinated Gov bluetongue action as farmers report 'mounting stress'

Jane Thynne
Jane Thynne
clock 14 August 2026 鈥� 2 min read
草榴社区 urged to shear their sheep, despite bluetongue fears
Farm Life

草榴社区 urged to shear their sheep, despite bluetongue fears

Claims had been circulating amongst farmers that shearing could increase the sheep's physical exposure to biting midges.

Rachael Brown
Rachael Brown
clock 13 August 2026 鈥� 1 min read