Deadline extended for Countryside Stewardship applications
18th August 2023
As poor weather has made for a particularly challenging harvest, Defra has extended the application window for CS Mid Tier agreements until mid-September.
Combine harvester blaze in Suffolk spread to three acres of cut crop
17th August 2023
Four appliances and a UniMog were deployed to a scene on the outskirts of Ipswich after a fire broke out inside a combine harvester.
Analysis reveals further opportunities for red meat and dairy exports
14th August 2023
New analysis conducted by AHDB has highlighted potential markets for UK red meat in Central and South America and Sub-Saharan Africa, as well as longer-term opportunities for dairy in South Africa.
Farmers must have a say in the rollout of new energy infrastructure, NFU says
11th August 2023
The NFU is calling for farmers to be considered in government plans to roll out new energy infrastructure and given the chance to have their say due to the impact this will have on rural businesses and food production.
NFU: “I have never known such volatility in the food system”
10th August 2023
To mark the day the UK would run out of food if relying solely on produce grown domestically from 1st January, the NFU is calling on the government to prioritise food production and protect national food security in the face of global challenges.
50 gilt pigs stolen from a paddock in Suffolk
9th August 2023
Police are investigating the theft, which occurred between 3pm on 4th August and 10am on 8th August.
Applicants wanted for Scotland’s ‘Diversified Farm of the Year’ award
9th August 2023
Farmers from all sectors who have invested in creating an additional income stream for their business are encouraged to enter Scotland’s ‘Diversified Farm of the Year 2023’ award, with the winner set to receive widespread recognition at the Scottish Agricultural Awards in October.
PM urged to scrap ban on new oil boilers
9th August 2023
New oil burners are set to be banned in homes not connected to the gas grid by 2026, which campaigners warn will force rural communities to make costly upgrades to electric alternatives.
British pork and beef on show at World Food Expo
8th August 2023
Building on last year’s success, AHDB and UK exporters travelled to the Philippines to showcase the qualities of British pork and beef at the World Food Expo (WOFEX), meet key stakeholders and cultivate new business opportunities in the Asian market.
NSA welcomes mission to promote British lamb in Middle Eastern market
7th August 2023
The National Sheep Association (NSA) has praised AHDB’s commitment to expanding trade opportunities for UK lamb across the globe and has welcomed plans to launch a trade mission to Kuwait next month with the aim of unlocking further markets for British exporters.
Industry “angered and appalled” at further delays to post-Brexit import checks on food
4th August 2023
The government has been accused of sabotaging UK food producers by imposing further delays to import checks on fresh farm produce arriving from the EU, maintaining an uneven playing field for British farmers.
Tractor driver seriously injured in collision with lorry
4th August 2023
A man driving a tractor was airlifted to Addenbrookes Hospital in Cambridge having sustained serious injuries following a collision with a lorry on the A140 near Little Stonham this Wednesday (2nd August).