Farmers urged ‘not to panic’ amid feed supply concerns
18th May 2020
Farmers are being reassured that feed supply chains are fulfilling demands, with options available to meet nutrient requirements, amid concerns over access to raw materials and price hikes.
The farmers taking on new business ventures
14th May 2020
As farmers battle a set of unique and complex challenges, the trend for branching out into new revenue streams, outside of traditional farming, is becoming increasingly important.
NSA responds to British Wool’s statement
6th May 2020
As the shearing season is about to get into full swing the National Sheep Association (NSA) is pleased to get clarity from British Wool that wool collections and deliveries into depots will continue as usual.
Dairy industry unites to launch £1m consumer campaign
6th May 2020
The UK dairy sector in partnership with Government has today announced a new joint-funded campaign to highlight the importance of ‘human connections’ during the current coronavirus crisis.
US negotiations offer new routes for UK sheepmeat
5th May 2020
The National Sheep Association (NSA) is welcoming the news UK/US trade discussions are due to commence following disruptions caused by Covid-19.
NSA launches shearing list to complement industry efforts for 2020 season
4th May 2020
As the approaching shearing season looks set to face challenges with a potential reduction in workforce due to Covid-19 travel restrictions, the National Sheep Association (NSA) has launched its new service aiming to link farmers with individual shearers in their area.
Cheesemaker supports sheep farmers hit by lockdown
3rd May 2020
North Yorkshire cheesemaker Shepherds Purse has fast-tracked the launch of its new feta-style cheese, to help support sheep milk farmers that are affected by the Covid-19 pandemic.
NMR makes offer on pregnancy test kits
1st May 2020
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, NMR is waiving the post and packaging costs on its Pregnancy Associated Glycoprotein (PAG) milk sample pregnancy test kits until July 30, 2020.
Local hospitals ‘a good customer’ for dairy farmers
1st May 2020
Alexia Robinson, founder of Love British Food, is heading up an innovative matchmaking service to help hospitals source local milk for their patients, potentially creating a robust supply chain for dairy farmers.
Well-fed with hi-tech beds
30th April 2020
Performance-led nutrition and precision-made housing boosts efficiency for one Norfolk herd. Meanwhile, a new venture has found a more ‘ground-friendly’ way to transport feed and move pigs around on units. Jane Jordan reports.
‘Make it at home’ with beef, consumers told
29th April 2020
Meat levy boards are pitching in to a major national campaign encouraging consumers to ‘Make It’ with beef, to alleviate carcase balance challenges in the beef supply chain.
Industry boost for pulled pork campaign
26th April 2020
AHDB is calling on farmers and industry to push pulled pork as part of a new £100,000 consumer campaign.
