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06 August 2020
UK NFU responds to Environment Agency air quality queriesThe UK’s farmers can help improve air quality by reducing ammonia emissions, but the government must facilitate these efforts by improving regulations and removing barriers....
04 August 2020
Brexit’s unfinished business could negatively impact UK meat industryThe British Meat Processors Association (BMPA) reports that serious barriers to trade remain unresolved ahead of the withdrawal period deadline....
31 July 2020
What’s in part one of the UK’s National Food Strategy?The UK has recently published part one of its National Food Strategy – an independent review that will inform government decision making for the next 75 years....
29 July 2020
UK vets turn to behavioural science to curb bovine TBA new report issued by the British Veterinary Association sets out a new approach to tackle bovine TB. ...
UK Government still sidelining animal welfare concerns in its trade policyKey animal welfare groups like the RSPCA have lingering concerns over the UK's Trade and Agriculture Commission....
28 July 2020
Amazon enters the UK grocery delivery spaceAmazon has announced that it will begin free deliveries of groceries in the London area on 28 July....
UK Government revamps farm policy for 2021The UK Government has launched a new policy that aims to reduce administrative burdens for farmers while delivering on environmental commitments. ...
UK's Liz Truss officially launches Trade and Agriculture CommissionMembers of key agriculture, animal health and environmental groups met in Whitehall to agree on the UK's priorities and timetable for a report on potential trade deals and food and animal welfare standards....
26 July 2020
PFLA publishes updated Certification StandardsThe Pasture-Fed Livestock Association has published its latest set of Certification Standards, listing what cattle and sheep producers must do to apply the "Pasture for Life" marketing symbol on their produce....
24 July 2020
UK Government greenlights field trials for bovine TB vaccineThe field trials are the culmination of 20 years of research by government scientists in the UK....
23 July 2020
Report finds that UK Government fund creates collaborative farming communitiesAccording to a report published on 22 July, UK farmers participating in government-funded groups are creating more collaborative and greener communities across the country....
22 July 2020
UK grocery sales drop as lockdown liftsIndustry data shows that grocery sales in the UK rose 14.6 percent year-on-year in the four weeks to 12 July, slower than previous weeks....
Defra secretary to prioritise nature as part of the UK’s green recovery from COVID-19Defra Secretary of State George Eustice has outlined his vision for a green recovery from the coronavirus crisis in a speech to the Green Alliance....
21 July 2020
NFU urges action on farm safety issues Farmers are starting to make important changes on their own farms, but the industry needs to get better at pointing out risks to each other – that is the message from NFU Deputy President Stuart Roberts at the start of this year’s Farm Safety Week....
20 July 2020
Public support of British farmers reaches record highA survey by OnePoll has shown that support for British food and farming has reached a record high as a result of farmers’ efforts to keep the nation fed throughout the coronavirus pandemic....
UK's Farm Safety Week beginsNew report shows that fatal injuries on-farm have decreased by 37.5 percent this year, but there's still a way to go. ...
New initiative unifies veterinary approach to sustainabilityA group of UK vets has launched the world’s first organisation dedicated to supporting veterinary professionals and vet led teams in being a leading force for sustainability....
18 July 2020
Why UK farmers are potentially missing out on an average of £52,000 in R&D tax credit savingsExperts provide insight for how businesses in the agricultural sector can use R&D tax credits to begin to take advantage of their innovation....
17 July 2020
UK school champions British dairy farmers in new videoA Surrey school is championing British dairy farmers by producing a heart-warming video illustrating the issues facing dairy farmers during the COVID-19 pandemic....
16 July 2020
NFU UK advocates for farming's role in flood management Farmers and growers need to be at the heart of future flood management policy and properly rewarded for their role in nature-based solutions to flooding, the NFU said today....
15 July 2020
RABDF identifies shortfalls in government's EFRA evidence callThe Royal Association of British Dairy Farmers (RABDF) has highlighted ways the Government could have supported British dairy farmers better during the pandemic after the Environment Food and Rural Affairs (EFRA) Committee issued an urgent call for evidence....
14 July 2020
Kingshay reports shows UK dairy margins increasing almost 25 percent in 10 yearsMargins over purchased feed for conventional dairy herds have increased by 24.1 percent in the past 10 years, to £1,704/cow, according to the annual Kingshay Dairy Costings Focus Report....
13 July 2020
RSPCA dismisses UK Trade Commission The UK's leading welfare charity criticises industry-led commission, saying that it lacks animal welfare representation. ...
UK retailers warn of price hikes if no-deal BrexitThe UK’s retail industry urged the UK and European negotiators to reach a post-Brexit trade agreement, warning that consumers could face higher prices without tariff-free trade....
11 July 2020
RABDF launches virtual dairy training course for aspiring UK farmers A specialist business course for aspiring dairy producers that offers expert training and a networking opportunity is now open for applications....
10 July 2020
UK creates Trade and Agriculture Commission amid trade negotiationsThe UK's new Trade and Agriculture Commission represents farmers, retailers and consumers and will advise the government on trade, animal welfare and environmental standards. ...
09 July 2020
Control to Crypto: new animation from Moredun Institute The Moredun Institute has created a new informative animation on how to effectively manage and control cryptosporidium on-farm. ...
NFU warns of long road to recovery after statement from UK Chancellor“It remains clear that the entire nation and economy will be facing a long recovery to bounce back from the coronavirus pandemic."...
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