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08 July 2020
RSPCA hails Aldi's commitment to not sell lower-welfare products as UK debates new policiesHigher animal welfare standards hang in the balance as the House of Lords debates the new Agriculture Bill....
UK's landmark Agriculture Bill moves forward The transformative Agriculture Bill that will replace the EU's Common Agriculture Policy in the UK has returned to the House of Lords. ...
Pirbright: pooled milk can be used for FMD surveillanceA case study undertaken by scientists at The Pirbright Institute is the first to confirm that milk obtained from in-line milk samplers on a large-scale dairy farm can be used to detect circulating foot-and-mouth disease virus (FMDV) in cattle....
07 July 2020
UK veterinary college explores how to help farmers in crisisA research team at Hartpury University in the UK is carrying out a study to find out how farmers can be supported in times of crisis in the future, after assessing the impact of the COVID-19 crisis. ...
How to manage rights of way on farmlandWhat UK landowners need to know about rights of way on their land. ...
06 July 2020
RSPCA urges UK government to prioritise animal welfare as Agriculture Bill reaches LordsHigher animal welfare laws hang in the balance as next week’s Lords vote looms as the House of Lords prepares to vote on crucial amendments to the Agriculture Bill to protect millions of farm animals, the RSPCA urges the government to keep its promises....
05 July 2020
Latest AHDB outlooks outlines farming’s potential futureThe impact of the COVID-19 crisis, unusually dry weather and uncertainty surrounding the UK’s future trading relationships are all explored in the latest Agri-Market Outlook....
03 July 2020
RSPCA cautiously welcomes government food labelling consultationRSPCA says that labelling is "no excuse to drop standards". ...
BMPA hits back at union description of conditions in meat plants The BMPA is criticising claims made by Unite the Union about working conditions in the UK's meat processing plants. The BMPA believes that Unite the Union's depictions are misleading and are muddying the waters in the fight to understand and combat the...
02 July 2020
Red Tractor's remote farm assessments prove to be a success Red Tractor has completed more than 6,300 remote sessions with farmers and has received overwhelmingly positive feedback from members. ...
01 July 2020
UK vows to uphold its food standards in US trade talksOn 30 June, the UK government said it would not compromise on environmental protection, animal welfare and food safety standards in talks with the United States as the parties negotiate a post-Brexit trade deal....
30 June 2020
New BMPA report offers solutions to meat industry labour challengesIn a new report submitted to the UK's Migration Advisory Committee by the British Meat Processors Association, the BMPA offers solutions to the sector's recurring workforce challenges. ...
Reaction to UK's announcement of Trade and Agriculture CommissionThe British Veterinary Association and NOAH welcome the formation of the new Trade and Agriculture Commission, and stress that animal health and welfare must be safeguarded. ...
29 June 2020
NFU welcomes formation of Trade and Agriculture CommissionUK NFU hails the government's concrete action towards safeguarding the UK's food standards as trade talks ramp up. ...
Early first cut brings fermentation and protein concernsCurrent analysis of grass silage suggests that farmers will have to carefully consider ration protein levels and secondary fermentation risks this season. ...
28 June 2020
Keeping grassland thistle-freeFields filled with 10 percent thistles produce 10 percent less grass to feed to livestock says Corteva Agriscience’s weed biology specialist Dr Nicola Perry....
26 June 2020
UK food labelling fast track welcomed but it’s no excuse to drop standards"Method of production" labelling long overdue but must not be used to justify imports of animal products produced to standards illegal in UK, says RSPCA....
25 June 2020
Industry groups raise concerns over farmer well-being as pandemic continuesMart closures and show cancellations will impact farmers' mental health and well-being. ...
24 June 2020
UK farmers invited to shape new Environmental Land Management schemeFarmers across England are invited to discuss and share their views on future farming policy in a series of online webinars from Defra. ...
22 June 2020
UK launches its "bounce back" plan for agricultureThe UK Government has unveiled new measures and proposed trade agreements that will revitalise the food and drinks sector as the world recovers from the coronavirus pandemic....
Attention future farmers: £5000 Sustainable Agriculture Bursary now open for applicationsAgriculture students that are passionate about nature friendly farming can apply for a bursary worth £5,000 to support them throughout their studies....
19 June 2020
UK meat industry at risk of losing European orders from SeptemberUK meat sector will start losing EU orders within 12 weeks unless government provides clarity on trade arrangements....
18 June 2020
One million people across the UK sign NFU food standards petitionMore than one million people have pledged their support for British farming and food production by signing the NFU’s petition urging government to ensure future trade deals do not lead to an increase in food imports that would be illegal to produce...
Brexit explainer - the UK's export regime and what it means for the meat industryBritain hasn’t exported to Europe for 46 years - but we’re about to start....
17 June 2020
UK and EU farmers united in call for free trade agreementFarming organisations from across the EU have joined the UK's NFU in its call for an urgent breakthrough in trade talks in order to establish a UK/EU free trade agreement....
No-deal Brexit could have “catastrophic toll” on animals, warns UK’s leading animal welfare organisationsIncreased animal testing, supply problems for veterinary medicine and animal food, border hold-ups and chlorinated chicken imports could accompany a no-deal Brexit. ...
15 June 2020
UK farmers should consider whole-crop options to extend forage stocksCattle farmers who are facing the prospect of a forage shortage this season could consider whole-cropping cereals to help bridge the feed gap....
14 June 2020
Is the UK ignoring the value of "public goods" in organic farming?The National Trust has issued a new farm health check report as the UK government embarks on a new agriculture strategy. ...
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