Agri-Business
NPA: Newer high-tech farm infrastructure could tackle agricultural ammonia
The UK’s pig sector body has told the Government that newer, more efficient buildings could be the key to reducing...
DEFRA
Agri-Business
More than 300 responses to live exports consultation
The Government has received a total of 366 responses to its call for evidence on live exports, which closed in...
Agri-Business
Global sales of British food and drink reach record high
British food and drink exports hit a record level of £10.6 billion for the first half of 2018 – up...
Pig/Poultry
African Swine Fever risk shows 'no signs of decreasing'
The risk of a highly infectious viral pig disease to UK herds shows “no signs of decreasing” according to the latest...
World News
8,000 pigs culled as African Swine Fever confirmed in China
Mass pig culling has begun in China after African Swine Fever (ASF) has been confirmed in nearly 50 domesticated pigs....
Agri-Business
Industry joins forces to seek sustainable soya sourcing
British farming organisations have joined forces with other industries to try and ensure a sustainable future supply of soya to...
Pig/Poultry
NPA convenes 'pivotal' industry meeting on tail biting
The National Pig Association (NPA) has convened a cross-industry meeting to discuss tail biting in response to increased levels of...
Sheep
Gloucestershire alpaca could become pivotal TB test case
An award-winning alpaca breeder is battling the Government to keep her animal alive after it tested positive for bovine tuberculosis (TB). She argues that...
Pig/Poultry
New welfare code for laying hens and pullets published
A new welfare code laying hens and pullets has been published as part of a programme of reforms to enhance the welfare...
Pig/Poultry
£50m boost for British pork as export market opens in Taiwan
British farmers are set to benefit from a new trade deal as Taiwan prepares to welcome British pork exports for the...
Rural Life
Animal cruelty maximum sentences to be increased tenfold
The Government has confirmed that new tougher sentences for animal cruelty will be introduced following the results of a consultation on...
Government
UK's first post-Brexit farming scheme unveiled
The Environment Secretary has today announced that the ‘Payment by Results’ (PBR) project will be the first agri-environment scheme directly...
Dairy
Agricultural drought summit sets agenda for Government action
The farming industry leaders, Government officials and Secretary of State Michael Gove came together this morning for the National Farmers’...
Pig/Poultry
Newcastle Disease threat raised to 'medium'
Government officials have raised the risk level for Newcastle Disease in the UK to ‘medium’ following more confirmed cases of the...
Agri-Business
Ammonia guideline cheat sheet: What you need to know
The Government has launched a Code of Good Agricultural Practice for reducing farm ammonia emissions today. The code is not a...
Beef
Defra to invest £3 million in tackling ammonia emissions from farming
The Government has published a new guide today setting out the steps farmers, advisors and contractors can take to reduce ammonia...
Rural Life
£45 million to be invested in boosting rural broadband
Rural businesses and communities are set to benefit from improved broadband access as part of a £45 million boost by...
Environment
Beavers released in Forest of Dean marks first in 400 years
A pair of Eurasian Beavers have been returned to the Forest of Dean on Tuesday (July 24) for the first time...
