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19 May 2021
Over 2,000 UK farmers have applied for the Sustainable Farming Incentive pilot More than 2,000 farmers across the United Kingdom have responded to Defra’s call for applicants for the pilot of the Sustainable Farming Incentive, due to start in October 2021....
"Fire up for summer" to support UK beef sector The AHDB is encouraging UK consumers to "fire up for summer" and opt for steaks during the summer barbeque season. ...
UK government must stand up for farmers as Australia and New Zealand trade negotiations progress, says NFUAs trade negotiations with Australia and New Zealand reach an advanced stage, farming organisations from across the UK have urged the government to remain committed to its negotiating objectives and stand up for UK farmers in all of its negotiations....
Pirbright plans to progress pig, cattle health through two €3.5 million projectsTwo new projects managed and coordinated by The Pirbright Institute are designed to improve pig and cattle health through fully funded worth a total of €3.5 million. ...
18 May 2021
CME update: live cattle futures close to unchangedUS live cattle futures ended close to unchanged on 17 May, with attempts at a bargain buying rally fizzling out after hitting some key resistance points....
"Test Don't Guess" to control roundworm and liver fluke in ruminants A new animation from the Moredun Institute showcases "Test Don't Guess", a fun way to learn about parasite monitoring to improve livestock health and performance. ...
UK gears up for COP26 by showcasing green credentialsUK ministers are touring the nation to learn about the country's green future ahead of the COP26 climate change conference in Glasgow....
17 May 2021
Harper Adams welcomes new chair for Sustainable Beef ProductionAn award-winning livestock sustainability consultant and animal scientist has begun a new role – as Harper Adams University’s ABP Chair in Sustainable Beef Production....
Newly introduced UK legislation formally recognizes animal sentienceThe UK's proposed Animal Welfare (Sentience) Bill will formally recognize that animals are sentient beings and establish a committee that considers animal welfare when making policy decisions....
16 May 2021
RABI encourages farmers to take #5for5 this Mental Health Awareness WeekAs Mental Health Awareness Week 2021 kicks off, RABI is asking the farming community to try to find time to take five minutes to reach out to five friends and check how they’re getting on....
14 May 2021
UK livestock disease research center receives funding boostScotland's Rural College (SRUC) to invest £500,000 to upgrade its research facilities at St Boswells....
13 May 2021
EU and Northern Ireland risk being cut off from vital UK meat trade, says BMPA Nick Allen from the British Meat Processors Association (BMPA) writes that the post-Brexit meat export system threatens to cut off the UK's trade with the European Union and Northern Ireland. ...
UK NFU calls for strengthened trade standards as part of Action Plan for Animal WelfareThe National Farmers Union has welcomed the recent raft of animal welfare measures proposed by the government, but says that the improved standards should apply to both imported and domestic goods. ...
12 May 2021
UK to ban live animal exports for slaughter as part of welfare planBritain said on 12 May it would ban the live export of animals for slaughter and fattening, explore prohibiting the sale of foie gras and formally recognize animals as sentient beings as part of a post-Brexit welfare plan....
UK farmers gear up for #AgriLeadershipWeek on 17 to 21 MayA new cross-organization campaign with AHDB, Nuffield Farming Scholarships and other key stakeholders hopes to raise awareness of pan-industry leadership training across the agricultural career spectrum....
10 May 2021
UK farm groups call for urgent adoption of "dual" GHG accounting to address methane emissions from livestock Opportunities to create climate cooling by changing management of UK livestock could be lost if the way the UK accounts for its greenhouse gas emissions is not addressed urgently....
06 May 2021
What role will data play in the future of beef farms?Agricultural software specialist Farmplan explains that data solutions can help farmers keep pace with the rapid change of UK agriculture. ...
05 May 2021
Pirbright researchers hope to tackle cattle disease with two new projectsThe Pirbright Institute has earmarked €3.5 million for two projects designed to improve pig and cattle health. ...
How can global agriculture approach net zero?The agriculture industry and supply chains need to be more unified to achieve net zero climate goal, say experts at BSAS conference. ...
04 May 2021
BSAS explores what future beef farms need to look like An interactive conference session with the British Society of Animal Science (BSAS) brought a range of experts from the beef industry together to share their thoughts on the future of the industry. ...
03 May 2021
UK beef sector courts US market in virtual event seriesHigh quality offerings from the UK's red meat sector will take center stage next month in a series of virtual events targeting the US foodservice market....
Understanding teenagers in the dairy herdJust like teenagers, cows are influenced by the group around them and need to be given choices, independence and rules. ...
02 May 2021
RABI's Big Farming Survey sees huge uptake from UK farmersThe positive uptake of the survey into the health and wellbeing of the farming community will define future support. ...
30 April 2021
#FarmingCan launches in the UK with backing from Prime Minister Farmers Guardian launches the #FarmingCan campaign to showcase what agriculture delivers for the United Kingdom and how it can be a key block as the country rebuilds from the pandemic....
29 April 2021
UK's International Trade Secretary visits farm as part of Great British Beef WeekInternational Trade Secretary Liz Truss and NFU President Minette Batters visited Yorkshire beef farmers Michael and Margaret Atkinson to celebrate Great British Beef Week and to explore how the UK government and farmers can make the most of future export...
28 April 2021
BSAS awards Dr Jude Capper for her sustainability researchThe British Society of Animal Science (BSAS) announces Dr Jude Capper as the winner of the prestigious Sir John Hammond Award 2021....
26 April 2021
Great British Beef Week can help build Britain’s food brandAs the industry celebrates Great British Beef Week, the NFU is urging farmers to use this opportunity to demonstrate why government should support the promotion of world-class, sustainable British beef both at home and abroad....
25 April 2021
UK's Royal Academy of Engineering awards NFU £30,000 to teach STEM through agricultureThe Royal Academy of Engineering has recognized the value of delivering Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths (STEM) learning through the lens of food and farming and its role in inspiring the next generation of engineers by funding the NFU’s brand...
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