Agri-Business
UFU backs calls for UK and EU agri-food standards to be aligned
The Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) has said it would back an agreement in principle that would align the UK as...
Agri-Business
Agri-Business
Iconic Welsh food brands to be part of virtual St. David’s day celebrations
Hybu Cig Cymru – Meat Promotion Wales (HCC) has signed up to sponsor Wales Week London and Wales Week Worldwide,...
Agri-Business
New CEO appointed at milking equipment company DeLaval
The Tetra Laval Group Board has appointed Paul Lofgren as president and chief executive officer (CEO) of DeLaval, effective April...
Agri-Business
Kerry Group reports short-seller to UK and Irish financial regulators
Formal complaints have been made to both the UK and Ireland financial regulators regarding a report which shorted Kerry Group stocks....
Dairy
Consumption of dairy products experiences boom during Covid-19 pandemic
The consumption of dairy products has boomed during the pandemic with experts cautiously optimistic about the future of the UK...
Agri-Business
Slump in EU sales of UK cream knocks British cream prices
Moves by EU foodservice and manufacturing customers to shun UK cream have already begun to knock butterfat prices in Britain....
Agri-Business
Prospects for the organic sector are an 'unmissable opportunity' - OF&G
OF&G (Organic Farmers and Growers) greeted the launch of the Soil Association’s Organic Market Report 2021 and heralds the prospects...
Agri-Business
Dairy firms plan to capitalise on vegan and flexitarian trends in Europe
International dairy conglomerate Müller has raised a few eyebrows this week announcing plans to trial a new “Müller vegan” range...
Agri-Business
Wynnstay confirms it has acquired Armstrong Richardson Agriculture
Agricultural supplies business Wynnstay has announced it has acquired Armstrong Richardson Agriculture from the Armstrong Richardson Group. Armstrong Richardson, as...
Agri-Business
Lyons announces £1 million micro food business scheme
A £1 million capital grant scheme to help existing micro food and drink manufacturing businesses to upscale production to secure...
Agri-Business
NI young farmer named as NEWBIE Award finalist
A Northern Ireland young farmer with a focus on increasing his milk from forage has made the final three of...
Agri-Business
Wild Wales Seeds celebrates its first anniversary following successful lockdown launch
Launching a business in lockdown may sound like a challenge, but Rhys Jenkins, founder of Wild Wales Seeds, is delighted...
Agri-Business
Brinicombe bolsters sales team due to business growth
Global animal nutrition provider, the Denis Brinicombe Group, has strengthened its sales team with the appointment of animal health co-ordinator,...
Agri-Business
The price of low-cost: Irish food chain systems accused of ‘perpetuating rural poverty’
The modern low-cost food system “perpetuates rural poverty”, a Northern Ireland based rural development academic and lobbyist has warned. Rural...
Agri-Business
New head of farming appointed at Strutt & Parker
BNP Paribas Real Estate has announced that Jonathan (Jonty) Armitage has been appointed as the new head of farming within...
Agri-Business
£2 million Covid-19 support fund launched for NI hatching egg sector
Northern Ireland Agriculture Minister Gordon Lyons has announced a financial support package worth up to £2 million for poultry farmers...
Agri-Business
UK organic market hits highest growth level in 15 years
The Soil Association Certification’s Organic Market Report 2021 reveals the organic market in the UK is now worth £2.79 billion,...
Agri-Business
First Letters of Offer arrive for £15 million FBIS Tier 1 scheme
Letters of Offer for the £15 million Farm Business Improvement Scheme (FBIS) have started to issue to thousands of farmers, Agriculture...
