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Festive season ‘beefs up’ red meat sales
It mightn’t be the first meat you think of when you hear the word ‘Christmas’ but figures from December show...
Agri-Business
Agri-Business
New course to focus on adopting precision technology in agriculture
A new course developed and run at Harper Adams University, hopes to encourage farmers to adopt precision technology in their...
Agri-Business
NRCN chairman discusses rural crime with Princess Anne
Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal has visited Victim Support in York to discuss the impact of rural crime in...
Agri-Business
Survey to gauge public opinion on gene-edited meat
Researchers in Scotland have launched a survey to gauge the public’s views on the use of gene editing in animals....
Agri-Business
Young farmers leading the way on climate change in Scotland
Four young farmers and crofters have been appointed to champion a cultural and behavioural shift towards low-carbon, environmentally sustainable farming...
Agri-Business
HCC to launch GB marketing push ahead of Brexit
As fears grow over the future of meat exports post-Brexit, the Welsh agri-food sector has taken matters into its own...
Agri-Business
Canadian dairy firm announces £975 million Dairy Crest takeover plans
Canadian dairy giant Saputo has announced plans to takeover Cathedral City and Clover owner Dairy Crest as part of a £975 million...
Agri-Business
GDP to crash up to 7% in no-deal exit, Scotland's chief economist warns
Scottish GDP could drop by as much as 7% – with the agricultural sector likely to be among the worst...
Agri-Business
Scotland launches public consultation to tackle attacks on livestock
A Scottish politician has launched a consultation on her proposed Bill to give greater powers to police and courts in...
Agri-Business
Importing or exporting agricultural produce post-Brexit? Here's what you need to know
The Government is urging farms and agri-food businesses to prepare for changes to animal imports and exports in a ‘no-deal’ Brexit....
Agri-Business
FUW welcomes call to change Dangerous Dogs legislation
The Farmers’ Union of Wales (FUW) has welcomed a call by North Wales police to review the 1953 Dogs (Protection...
Agri-Business
Arla results show firm will share out £252 million profits among farmer suppliers
Dairy giant Arla has announced it will pay out its entire £252 million profit from 2018 to help its 11,200...
Agri-Business
New taskforce to give policy advice on Scotland's rural needs
A new group tasked with bringing Scotland’s rural economy to the forefront of Government policymaking has been launched. The new...
Agri-Business
Is lab-grown meat really better for the environment?
Growing meat in the laboratory may do more damage to the climate in the long run than meat from cattle,...
Agri-Business
ForFarmers UK announces intention to close Blandford site
The UK arm of an international agricultural feed firm ForFarmers has announced it will close its site in Blandford, Dorset....
Agri-Business
Gove vows to protect high farming standards as part of a Green Brexit
Environment Secretary Michael Gove welcomed the National Farmers’ Union president’s vision for industry and Government to work together to maintain...
Agri-Business
Calls for new trade and food panel to uphold British agri-food standards
National Farmers’ Union president Minette Batters has urged the Government to convene a new commission of food and farming experts...
Agri-Business
New NFYFC chairman encourages young farmers to put their ‘green’ feet first
The new National Federation of Young Farmers’ Clubs (NFYFC) chairman is calling on young farmers to support the environment in...
