Agri-Business
Fonterra releases new strategy to ‘grow value for farmers’
New Zealand dairy co-operative Fonterra has released a new “revised” business strategy which it says will involve a greater focus...
Agri-Business
Rural Life
Health and welfare of animals central to vets - new BVA president
The new president of the British Veterinary Association (BVA) has said that the veterinary profession puts “the health and welfare...
Agri-Business
Lidl announces €1b injection into UK free-range eggs
Lidl has today (September 24) announced a prospective injection of one billion euro into the British egg industry over the...
Agri-Business
Morrisons' farm bus to take customers to meet food producers
Morrisons is trialing a ‘British farm bus tour’ which will offer customers an opportunity to visit and meet with the...
Dairy
Food security compromised by farming challenges - Arla
Food security and affordability are being undermined across the UK due to labour shortages in the agriculture industry, according to...
Agri-Business
Former Saputo plant acquired by entrepreneur for kefir production
Entrepreneur and founder of Lucy’s Organics, Edward Smolyansky has entered into an agreement to acquire the assets, including the plant...
Agri-Business
Port of Liverpool welcomes UK’s largest maize shipment
The Port of Liverpool has welcomed the UK’s largest shipment of feed maize, reinforcing its critical role in supporting the...
Dairy
UK Dairy Day 2024 drew huge crowds for 10th anniversary
UK Dairy Day 2024 attracted huge crowds for its 10th anniversary event this year. There were over 280 trade stands...
Agri-Business
RSABI survey: Stress prevents 41% of farmers from taking time off
A survey of over 280 respondents conducted by agricultural charity RSABI has revealed important insights into the challenges that farmers...
Agri-Business
Rabobank: ‘Little growth’ in global fertiliser demand in 2024
Global fertiliser demand will see little growth in 2024, while affordability is expected to decline, according to Rabobank. A new...
Agri-Business
Eggs recalled in US after multi-state salmonella outbreak
A major investigation is underway in the US following a multi-state outbreak of salmonella linked to eggs from a Wisconsin...
Agri-Business
ABP awarded for red meat sustainability programme
ABP has been recognised with a Responsible Business Award in Northern Ireland for its collaborative action with farmer suppliers to...
Agri-Business
Welsh Govt: Collaboration at heart of new funding scheme
The Welsh Government has confirmed that the development phase of the new Integrated Natural Resources Scheme (INRS) is open for applications...
Agri-Business
Strike averted at UK fertiliser factory as pay rise agreed
Strike action, which had been been due to start in two days time at a UK fertiliser factory has now...
Agri-Business
Restricted zone expanded as bluetongue spreads further in UK
Bluetongue virus serotype 3 (BTV-3) has been confirmed on further premises in the UK, as the disease continues to spread,...
Agri-Business
FAO Food Price Index dips slightly but dairy bucks trend
The benchmark for world food commodity prices declined marginally in August, as decreases in quotations for sugar, meat and cereals...
Agri-Business
New Germinal varieties on England and Wales recommended list
Germinal has welcomed that two of its newest perennial ryegrass varieties are included on the Recommended Grass and Clover List...
Agri-Business
Origin Enterprises acquires two ecology businesses
Origin Enterprises, the international agronomy and crop inputs services group, has today (Thursday, September 5) announced the acquisition of two...
