Agri-Business
UFU demands answers over cattle imports
The Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) says it is frustrated that some meat plants have increased direct imports of cattle for...
Agri-Business
Agri-Business
Video: Australian floods see an estimated 500,000 cattle perish
Torrential rain that caused widespread flooding in the north-west region of Queensland, Australia, has lead to losses now “estimated at...
Agri-Business
Antibiotics used for animal growth promotion by 45 countries
Although going in the right direction, farmers from 45 countries globally are still using antibiotics for growth promotion, according to...
Agri-Business
Moy Park fined after worker loses leg in forklift accident
Poultry-processing company Moy Park has been fined after a yardman was seriously injured in an accident involving a forklift truck....
Agri-Business
Government offers vets export training as 'no-deal' preparations ramp up
The Government is offering UK vets free export certification training as preparations for a ‘no-deal’ exit from the EU intensify....
Dairy
Muller launches £100 million 'Project Darwin' in bid to secure future
Britain’s largest dairy products manufacturer has launched a £100 million cost-cutting and margin improvement programme. Dubbed ‘Project Darwin’, bosses at...
Agri-Business
Scottish Rural Secretary tells UK Government farmers need 'Brexit compensation'
The UK Government must compensate farmers in the event of a ‘No-Deal’ Brexit, Scotland’s Rural Economy Secretary Fergus Ewing has...
Agri-Business
British egg industry warns food fraud fines are not strong enough
The British Egg Industry Council is calling for stronger deterrents for food fraud following the news that an egg trader...
Arable
British growers call for certainty of trade in post-Brexit world
British growers at this year’s Fruit Logistica say they are keen to work with European businesses post-Brexit – but they...
Agri-Business
LettUs Grow named best 'tech-for-good' startup in the UK
Bristol agri-tech firm LettUs Grow has been named one of the UK’s top tech startups at this year’s Vodafone Techstarter awards clinching...
Agri-Business
Study to explore the mental health of Scotland’s farmers
Researchers at Robert Gordon University are set to explore and enhance the mental health of Scotland’s farming population as part...
Agri-Business
BVA calls for 'comprehensive view' of animal welfare during live transport
A body representing more than 18,000 British vets is urging the Government to put animal welfare at the heart of...
Agri-Business
Moving away from CAP provides opportunities - Defra representative
Phasing out Common Agricultural Payments (CAP) as a result of Brexit means a “move away from a complex and prescriptive...
Agri-Business
Scottish Government awards £6 million boost to agri-food processors
Almost 20 Scottish agri-food businesses have been awarded a share of more than £6 million to invest in infrastructure, and...
Agri-Business
Medicines improvement notice issued to Aurivo
An Aurivo plant in Northern Ireland has been issued with an animal medicines improvement notice by the Veterinary Medicines Directorate...
Agri-Business
Medicines improvement notice issued to Aurivo
An Aurivo store in Northern Ireland has been issued with an animal medicines improvement notice by the Veterinary Medicines Directorate...
Agri-Business
Changing tastes of cheese – but British Cheddar still makes the cut
Cheddar remains the ‘big cheese’ with UK consumers – but continental varieties are taking a large slice of the market...
Agri-Business
'Sensible' rent review discussions needed during Brexit uncertainty
The Tenant Farmers Association (TFA) is urging landlords to take a “steady-as-you-go” approach to rent review discussions this spring. Although...
