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.
We Eat Balanced campaign returns with spotlight on ‘British’ meat and dairy
29th August 2023
AHDB’s We Eat Balanced campaign will be promoting home-grown meat and dairy using the term ‘British’ for the first time, following a rule change that will allow the organisation to better showcase support to UK farmers.
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.
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.
