Further delays to import control spark concerns over food safety and inflation
1st September 2023
As the government moves to push back import checks on EU produce by another three months, the British Poultry Council (BPC) raised concerns that further delays will undercut domestic production with cheap imports, posing a food safety and biosecurity risk and pushing up British food prices.
Handling grain – 8 hazards and dangers to consider
31st August 2023
The farming industry carries many risks. Some are obvious, such as dealing with heavy or sharp apparatus, working at height or even angry livestock, and others less so, such as handling grain.
Free business support on offer for farming families in England
31st August 2023
Over 15 hours of business training and one-to-one support is available for farming families in England through the Farm for the Future programme, run by The Royal Countryside Fund with the aim of helping farmers increase business resilience and plan for the future.
Producing more for less: Multispecies swards show exciting potential for livestock sector
30th August 2023
Research carried out by UCD’s School of Agriculture and Food Science has shown that significant cost savings are possible when using multispecies swards for grazing livestock, which can yield up to 25% more herbage and lead to quicker finishing times.
MPs press supermarkets for a ‘Buy British’ button online
24th August 2023
Over 100 MPs have signed a letter urging supermarkets to incorporate ‘Buy British’ sections on their online shops.
Funding helps North Wales artisan cheese maker expand operations
23rd August 2023
Dr Carrie Rimes, a former grassland ecologist turned artisan cheese-maker, recently hosted minister Lesley Griffiths on her new award-winning sheep milk dairy in Bethesda, Gwynedd, which was realised through government funding and support from the local council.
“Support British farmers”, consumers urged as farms battle challenging weather and rising imports
18th August 2023
The National Sheep Association is highlighting the importance of British consumers having access to high quality, affordable British food, that also benefits the countryside and farming communities.
Britain’s top PYO farms shortlisted for national awards
18th August 2023
Some of the UK’s best pick your own farms have been shortlisted for the national Farm Retail Awards.
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.
