Agri-Business
UK compound feed supplies expected to come under pressure
The Agricultural Industries Confederation (AIC) is indicating that UK compound feed supplies will come under pressure this autumn. Factors accounting...
Agri-Business
Agri-Business
Govt warned against dairy concessions in US trade deal
The UK government is being urged to “remain steadfast and not barter away” greater market access to the US that...
Agri-Business
UK agri-food charity body aims to 'unlock potential' with new strategy
The AgriFood Charities Partnership (AFCP) has launched a new strategy aimed at enabling “greater collaboration amongst its members”, in the...
Agri-Business
Will Ireland by exporting fodder to the UK this winter?
Irish farmers could potentially be exporting fodder supplies to England this winter as supplies run tight. Parts of Ireland struggled...
Government
Defra forms all female-led team after reshuffle
The Department of Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) has received two new appointments, following Keir Starmer’s recent reshuffle of...
Agri-Business
New Zealand beef and lamb outlook ‘positive’, but risk of headwinds
Prices for New Zealand red meat are currently ar record levels and are forecast to stay strong in the coming...
Beef
Urgent action needed to tackle illegal meat imports - BVA
The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has expressed concerns over a report indicating that significant volumes of meat are being illegally...
N.Ireland
DAERA publishes data on farm performance in NI
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has published data on farm performance in Northern Ireland. ‘Northern Ireland...
Agri-Business
Report: Global cattle prices rise as volumes contract
According to a RaboResearch report, geopolitics and seasonal conditions are shaping global beef trade flows. Global cattle prices keep rising...
Agri-Business
10 in 7 milking: A labour-saving option or will it impact on milk?
The term 10 in 7 refers to milking cows 10 times over the course of seven days, instead of the...
Agri-Business
RSPCA concerned over lack of animal welfare in bTB review
The Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (RSPCA) has responded to the Department for Environment, Food and...
Agri-Business
EU agri-food trade remained stable in May – report
EU agri-food exports were stable in May 2025, according to a new report published by the European Commission. The report...
Agri-Business
UK edges ahead of Ireland as updated TB strategy review published
The UK has edged ahead of Ireland by publishing its bovine tuberculosis (TB) strategy review today (September 4). The review...
Agri-Business
Beef industry in Australia to break records in 2025 – report
The beef industry in Australia is on track to break production records in 2025 according to new report. It is...
N.Ireland
DAERA commences scheme payments of £250m to NI farmers
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has commenced payment of approximately £250 million to farmers in Northern...
N.Ireland
NI brucellosis compensation rates for September 2025 confirmed
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has published the brucellosis compensation rates for Northern Ireland for September 2025. The...
Agri-Business
Strong European demand helps UK dairy exports reach £1.1bn in first half of year
Strong demand from Europe helped the total value of UK dairy exports in the first half of 2025 to reach...
Agri-Business
Jail sentences for men for diverting expired meat into food chain
Four men have been given custodial sentences for diverting meat not fit for human consumption back into the human food...
