concerns that the shortage of farm labourers would have extreme consequences on the agricultural market.
So what is actually happening on UK farms? Why is there a shortage of workers? What does this mean for UK farmers and consumers? How do we fix the problem?
Read MoreMany people think of spring as a time of plenty. It evokes images of bountiful cornucopias brimming with crops. However, food growers know this is far from the truth. In reality, UK grown fresh produce is especially thin on the ground this time of year.
Read MoreIn recent weeks, the UK’s food security has been pushing itself to the forefront of conversation and in the current climate is now a source of concern for many. The global outbreak of Covid-19 has meant that warnings about food security are suddenly coming into focus. The time has come to acknowledge that, even though agriculture accounts for 63.1% of land use in the UK, we only produce around half of the food we consume in Britain.
Read MoreLettUs Grow is fast-tracking the building of two vertical farm modules in the city of Bristol to help feed vulnerable communities during the Covid-19 outbreak.
Read MoreThe past few weeks have been a difficult time for many people and businesses. At LettUs Grow, we are fortunate that many of our operations have been able to continue, whilst adapting to ensure the safety and well being of all our staff, contractors and key partners.
Read MoreLettUs Grow are excited to be attending Westminster Insight’s timely Future of Farming Conference next month. On the agenda for the conference is an examination of policy landscape, the implications of Brexit and the Agriculture Bill.
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