Agri-Business
FAO Food Price Index: Meat and cereal prices rise in April
The benchmark for world food commodity prices edged higher in April, as rising meat prices and modest upticks for vegetable...
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N.Ireland
FFA meets Stormont ag-committee to discuss Gosling report
Representatives of Farmers for Action (FFA) have discussed the Gosling Report with members of the Stormont Agriculture Committee. The publication,...
Pig/Poultry
56% drop in poultry meat exports calls for SPS agreement - BPC
A 56% drop in poultry meat exports since 2020 underscores the erosion of British poultry supply chains due to Brexit,...
Rural Life
Agri-influencer 'The Hoof GP' to open RASC Next Generation programme
Professional cattle hoof trimmer Graeme Parker, also known as ‘The Hoof GP’, will open the Next Generation programme at the...
Agri-Business
RSPCA Assured extends pause for new laying hen welfare standards
The Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (RSPCA) Assured has extended the pause for the start date...
Pig/Poultry
Lidl invests £500m into British pork to address 'sector-wide challenges'
Lidl has today (Friday, April 26) announced a £500 million investment into the British pork sector to address recent sector-wide...
Agri-Business
RSPCA urges public to demand clearer labelling on animal products
The Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (RSPCA) is urging the public to respond to the UK...
Beef
HCC: Welsh Beef producers can shine during Great British Beef Week
Welsh Beef producers can take centre stage and showcase the sector’s sustainability credentials during Great British Beef Week, Hybu Cig...
Environment
Manure management plan for River Wye will 'lead to problems elsewhere'
The Soil Association has said the £35 million poultry manure management plan for the preservation of the River Wye is...
Government
£35m for poultry manure management will 'preserve' the River Wye
The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) has announced a River Wye Action plan to “preserve” the river,...
N.Ireland
Bank borrowings for ag-sector in NI estimated to total £973m
Bank borrowings for the agricultural sector in Northern Ireland stand at £973 million, with money on deposit amounting to £611...
N.Ireland
What does a jet ski, tractor and slurry spreader have in common?
As the wet weather continues to drive some farmers to despair across the island, some may have considered diversifying the...
Agri-Business
Somerset: 'Deliberate' barn fire causes £100k of damage
A “deliberate” barn fire in Wiveliscombe has caused £100,000 worth of damage, according to Avon and Somerset Police. The force...
Agri-Business
Global dairy products and meat prices bounce back - FAO
Higher international quotations for vegetable oils, dairy products and meat have more than offset lower quotations for cereals and sugar...
Agri-Business
AHDB opportunities for 'premium' red meat in Canada
Two export businesses will join the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) at the Restaurants Canada (RC) Show in Toronto...
Agri-Business
Global feed production in 2023 down marginally
Global animal feed production remained steady in 2023 at 1.29 billion metric tonnes (BMT), a slight decrease of 2.6 million...
Rural Life
Entries open for 3 days of Royal Bath & West Show competitions
Entries are now open for competitions running across the three days of the Royal Bath & West Show. The show...
Agri-Business
NFU calls for pause to changes requiring growers to pay seasonal workers' fees
The National Farmers’ Union (NFU) is calling for a halt to proposed changes to rules requiring growers to pay recruitment...
