Agri-Business
FUW meets with BMPA to discuss Brexit concerns on meat exports
Farmers’ Union of Wales (FUW) members from Montgomeryshire, as well as the British Meat Processors Association (BMPA), have met with...
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Northern Ireland weighing up deposit return scheme for plastic bottles
Work is underway to review the feasibility of a deposit return scheme for single-use plastic bottles in Northern Ireland. Speaking in...
Agri-Business
‘Covid-19 has not just caused a health crisis but also a hunger crisis’
A world-renown foods rights academic has warned that the Covid-19 pandemic has caused a “hunger crisis” even in some of...
Agri-Business
‘Independent strategic review’ to examine future of NI’s agri-food sector
Northern Ireland Economy Minister Dianne Dodds has revealed intentions to launch an independent strategic review on the future of Northern...
Agri-Business
Minister Lyons announces £840,000 for NI farm innovation projects
Seven groups across Northern Ireland have been awarded £840,000 to work with farmers in developing practical solutions to address problems...
Agri-Business
McDonald’s walk-in announcement step in the right direction for suppliers
Moves to reopen McDonald’s stores for walk-in customers could help stabilise beef markets as the hospitality sector shutdown shows no...
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Sommet to lead the way on ‘new digital era’ for shows
Directors of one of Europe’s largest specialist livestock shows – Sommet de l’Élevage (Livestock Summit) – have announced plans to embark...
Agri-Business
How an Australian cattle rancher sold Microsoft $500,000 of carbon credits
Computing giant Microsoft has launched a new partnership with Australian farm Wilmot Cattle Company to use grazing cattle to offset...
Agri-Business
‘Surprises planned’ for special 30th Sommet de l’Élevage show
Major European agricultural show Sommet de l’Élevage (Livestock Summit) is hoping to hit 100,000 visitors as it becomes a four-day event...
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LMC to prioritise sustainability in 2021
Working to improve the sustainability of the beef and sheep sectors will be a priority for the Livestock and Meat...
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FUW warns farmers to be on the lookout for potential scams
The Farmers’ Union of Wales (FUW) is urging members to be aware of scams and cold callers, as recent incidents...
Agri-Business
2020 Food and Drink Federation Awards winners announced
Representatives from across the supply chain came together virtually to celebrate the efforts of the food and drink industry over...
Agri-Business
2 new appointments for Strutt & Parker’s rural team
BNP Paribas Real Estate is today announcing that Rhodri Thomas will be appointed as the new head of its Strutt...
Agri-Business
Cranswick Country Foods: Company growth is ‘ahead of previous expectations’
Cranswick Country Foods has released its third quarter trading statement for the 13 weeks leading up to December 26, 2020...
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Department to seek legal changes for NI’s review of decisions process
The department cannot delegate decision-making responsibilities over schemes without legal changes, a senior civil servant has told Stormont’s Agriculture Committee....
Agri-Business
Prime Minister ‘prepared to use Article 16 if necessary’ to allow agri-food movement
UK Prime Minister Boris Johnston has reportedly told the DUP this morning that he “is prepared to use Article 16”...
Rural Life
The cost of feeding the nation: 258 agri-food Covid deaths recorded in England and Wales
The number of agri-food workers who have died in England and Wales within 28 days of a positive Covid-19 test...
Agri-Business
New Office for Environmental Protection appointments announced
Two important roles have been recently filled for Northern Ireland’s new Office for Environmental Protection (OEP). The Office for Environmental...
