Agri Politics
Eustice backs growers' vote to abolish horticulture levy
Growers opposed to the continuation of a compulsory levy to fund the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) have welcomed...
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Beef
UK beef exports to Japan add £5.4 million boost to the red meat sector
Exports of beef from the UK to Japan enjoyed significant growth in 2020 – bringing a £5.4 million boost to...
Arable
Latest cereal supply and demand report shows small surplus before exports
The Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) has published its latest Cereal Supply and Demand Estimates report. The estimates are based...
Environment
New research reveals 40% drop in UK pig farming carbon footprint
The carbon footprint of British pig farming has reduced by almost 40% over the last 20 years, according to a...
Agri-Business
UK lamb to take centre stage at Gulfood food and drink show in Dubai
High-quality lamb from the UK will be in the spotlight this month at one of the world’s biggest annual food...
Agri-Business
Horticulture levy result 'shows just how divided levy payers have become' - NFU
The National Farmers’ Union (NFU) horticulture and potatoes board chairman, Ali Capper, has responded to the news that 61% of...
Agri-Business
Brexit is impacting on grain imports into Northern Ireland
The Northern Ireland Grain Trade Association (NIGTA) is claiming that the new Brexit trade deal (Trade and Co-operation Agreement) will...
Agri-Business
Dairy-Tech Online increases online capacity to meet demand
Registrations for Dairy-Tech Online have rocketed reaching almost 2,500, with one week still left to sign-up for the free fortnight-long...
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...
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,...
