Beef
Is simplifying supply chains the key to better beef?
Convoluted supply chains often prevent farmers from focusing on consumer needs – but better collaboration and data use could significantly...
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Arable
Grow Your Own Potatoes Programme to continue in 2021
The Grow Your Own Potatoes (GYOP) Programme will go ahead as planned in 2021 with the support of the potato...
Arable
Variety ‘watch list’ for wheat yellow rust released
The Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) has issued a ‘yellow rust watch list’ to help flag UK winter wheat...
Sheep
Lamb revenue boosted by almost £2.5 million thanks to nationwide campaign
A six-week campaign to encourage British shoppers to ‘Make It’ with lamb has generated an additional £2.45 million in sales,...
Agri-Business
'Better utilisation of grass means better lamb growth’
A Ceredigion farmer’s involvement in a major grassland research project has led to major improvements in the performance of her...
Agri-Business
Christine Tacon appointed new chair of Red Tractor
Christine Tacon CBE has been appointed chair of Assured Food Standards who operate the Red Tractor Assurance scheme. The former...
Arable
Potato processors given go-ahead for controlled use of DMN
The Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) has secured an emergency authorisation (EA) for the use of as yet unapproved...
Arable
Oilseed rape plantings fall to lowest level since 1986
Oilseed rape (OSR) plantings have fallen to their lowest level since 1986 at 318,000ha, according to the Agriculture and Horticulture...
N.Ireland
Spotted Dutch crosses carry the day at RUAS lamb championship
A pair of Spotted Dutch-cross ewe lambs took the major honours in the sheep ring at this week’s RUAS Beef...
Arable
Improved situation for EU winter cereal crops
Heavy rain in October delayed planting across Europe, but dry weather in November has allowed many areas to catch up,...
Agri-Business
British Pig Association chief executive wins David Black award
One of the most prestigious awards in the UK pig industry has been won this year by the British Pig...
Arable
British potato production up as growers win battle with the weather
The total harvest of British potatoes this year will be 5.3 million tonnes according to provisional estimates – up 2.8%...
Agri Politics
Eustice must provide 'urgent clarity' over tariffs comment - NFU Scotland
Comments made by George Eustice on the BBC regarding tariffs have angered Scottish farmers and crofters ahead of a crucial...
Agri Politics
'Agriculture Bill secures fairer share of red meat levy for each nation'
Changes to the distribution of red meat levy across England, Wales and Scotland will be implemented next year to recognise...
Agri Politics
Meat exporters to be shown new ways of working during Covid-19
Meat exporters in the UK will have the opportunity to learn about new ways of working as a result of...
Beef
Beef revenue grows by nearly £10 million after targeted campaign
An eight-week spring campaign to support the red meat industry has generated £9.8 million in incremental retail beef sales. Jointly...
Pig/Poultry
Factory closures means backlog of pigs on farms is 'inevitable'
The backlog of pigs on poultry farms has been described as “inevitable” according to a recent report by Thames Valley...
Dairy
Dairy hub seminar goes digital for AgriScot 2020
Despite having to cancel the physical event, the Scottish Dairy Hub and Kite Consultancy are still running their hugely popular...
