Thousands of tons of imported pork sold as British in latest food fraud scandal
3rd April 2023
An unnamed processor currently under investigation by the FSA’s National Food Crime Unit (NFCA) has allegedly been passing up to tens of thousands of tonnes of imported pork per week as British in what is possibly the biggest food fraud and safety scandal since Horsegate in 2013.
UK to join major free trade bloc in Indo-Pacific
31st March 2023
The NFU has cautiously welcomed the new deal with the CPTPP, saying it could provide opportunities for getting more British food on plates overseas.
UK unions have repeated demands for energy relief to be extended to agricultural businesses
31st March 2023
A joint message has been issued from union presidents following summit in Belfast. The four leading agricultural organisations across the UK have repeated calls for UK Government to recognise food security concerns and extend the Energy and Trade Intensive Industry scheme (ETII) to include those sectors of agriculture heavily reliant on energy.
UK university named top in the world for agriculture and forestry employer reputation
28th March 2023
Harper Adams University has been named as the best in the world for agriculture and forestry employer reputation for a second successive year. It has also risen to become a top 200 global university in its field.
SFI payments could soon exceed historic BPS income
28th March 2023
Rural land and property specialists GSC Grays believe some farms could be better off under the Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) scheme and urged farmers to consider transitioning to a regenerative farming system.
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Chris’ story: A wildlife corridor to support farm biodiversity
27th March 2023
A Scottish farmer with a passion for nature has created a 100-acre wildlife corridor by transforming his land with new, native broadleaf trees through The Woodland Trust’s MOREwoods scheme. Increasing farm biodiversity was core to Chris’ project goals.
Looming boiler ban risks pushing more farm businesses into fuel poverty
24th March 2023
Nearly three-quarters of off-gas grid rural homeowners are expected to fall into fuel poverty as a result of the government’s proposed 2026 fossil fuel boiler ban, with 69% of households unable to afford a replacement electric heating system, new rural polling data has shown.
Pumpkins offer an exciting future for diversified farm
22nd March 2023
As British farms increasingly look to generate new income streams, Farmers Guide spoke to Gloucestershire farmer Rees Keene about how he juggles multiple diversifications including pumpkins, Christmas trees, a farm shop, catering and hosting events.
Critical importance of agri-tech key topic at industry show
21st March 2023
The critical importance of agri-tech to agriculture and food is a key topic which will be discussed at the upcoming South West AgriTech Showcase next month.
Farmers urged to increase security amid sharp rise in quad thefts
21st March 2023
NFU Mutual is urging farmers to take extra precautions as quad thefts continue to rise this year, affecting many who rely on quads to look after livestock.
Loscoe Chilled Foods revealed to be supplier involved in beef fraud investigation
20th March 2023
Derbyshire-based meat supplier Loscoe Chilled Foods has confirmed it is part of the National Food Crime Unit (NFCU) investigation concerning cooked meat and deli products being mislabelled as British on Booths supermarket shelves.
NSA responds to former Defra rep’s ‘damaging statement’ on UK sheep farming
17th March 2023
The National Sheep Association (NSA) regarded former Defra advisor Ben Goldsmith’s comments on sheep farming in the UK as ‘naïve’ and ‘uneducated’ in a statement issued to defend the valuable role sheep fulfill in the UK countryside.