This week we've started talking more publicly about batchseed and what we're building. Unlike many technology companies we're not wrapping what we do in layers of secrecy ahead of a fanfare launch. Just like the producers we work with, we aim to be open and transparent wherever possible.

Easter and spring bring new life and fresh produce to our plates. With the Easter weekend becoming the ‘new Christmas’ in terms of supermarket promotions, we are buying significant amounts of food to impress friends and family. Home-cooking and baking is almost a societal expectation at this time of year and recently we have a growing interest in sourcing and using local produce. Britain is slowly coming into bloom and it is the perfect time to take advantage of the freshest ingredients. So, why are supermarkets choosing to offer imported lamb instead of supporting British farmers by selling local meat?

In the wake of The Guardians "Dairy is Scary" article, farming is once again having to defend itself against biased media coverage. As a result modern farmers and food producers must increasingly become good communicators to ensure that consumers understand and can make informed decisions. This blog post highlights some of the most successful examples we've seen from recent days.

Departure from the EU is set to cause a period of uncertainty and change in Farming and food production not seen in recent generations. With change there is opportunity as well as risk. In our Third and final part of our Brexit articles we look at how exit from the EU may impact farm finance and economics.

With the the Brexit process now firmly underway we explore some of the threats and opportunities for UK Farmers and food producers in the 2nd of our 3 part series. 

With the beginnings of Britain’s exit from the European Union just around the corner, the agricultural industry is questioning more than ever what this division will mean. In the first of our 3 part series we'll explore the speed of Brexit and fairer distribution of available subsidies.

As consumers begin to scrutinise supermarkets and retailers more rigorously, the complexity and length of the food supply chain from producers to shop shelves has become a controversial issue. Fruits, vegetables, and raw meat tend to have shorter supply chains than processed foods; however, the product has still traded hands several times before being purchased from a shop or supermarket. Buying direct from the producer shortens the chain to one simple transaction, making the system cleaner and fresher.