New report reveals major shift in growers' sustainability credentials

First ever British Berry Growers sustainability study shows commitment to reduction in water and energy use

Jane Thynne
Head of News and Business
clock • 2 min read
A new report has shown British berry farms are delivering sustainability gains across 10 key themes including water stewardship, carbon reduction, biodiversity, waste minimisation and digital innovation
Image:

A new report has shown British berry farms are delivering sustainability gains across 10 key themes including water stewardship, carbon reduction, biodiversity, waste minimisation and digital innovation

The British Berry Growers (BBG) has published its first ever Sustainability Report showing how members have achieved a number of positive actions including a reduction in water use and a rise in renewable...

To continue reading...

Already a member? Login for full access.

Login

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

article-img-580x358
Register for free Join Now

 

More on Environment

Met Office team up with Shaun the Sheep creators, adding Shaun to storm name list
Environment

Met Office team up with Shaun the Sheep creators, adding Shaun to storm name list

The collaboration aims to help more people understand why storms are named and how weather warnings help keep communities safe

Mia Willemsen
Mia Willemsen
clock 23 August 2026 • 2 min read
Welsh resident launches UK wildfire monitoring service
Environment

Welsh resident launches UK wildfire monitoring service

Rather than looking across numerous sites to find incident information, Wildfire Watch brings these updates into one place and offers an alerting system for chosen locations

Mia Willemsen
Mia Willemsen
clock 22 August 2026 • 2 min read
Scotland sees 330% increase in wildfires 2025
Environment

Scotland sees 330% increase in wildfires 2025

The Scottish Government have been accused of being “dangerously unprepared” following the major wildfire in the Cairngorms

Mia Willemsen
Mia Willemsen
clock 21 August 2026 • 3 min read