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18 July 2020
Why UK farmers are potentially missing out on an average of £52,000 in R&D tax credit savingsExperts provide insight for how businesses in the agricultural sector can use R&D tax credits to begin to take advantage of their innovation....
17 July 2020
UK school champions British dairy farmers in new videoA Surrey school is championing British dairy farmers by producing a heart-warming video illustrating the issues facing dairy farmers during the COVID-19 pandemic....
16 July 2020
NFU UK advocates for farming's role in flood management Farmers and growers need to be at the heart of future flood management policy and properly rewarded for their role in nature-based solutions to flooding, the NFU said today....
15 July 2020
RABDF identifies shortfalls in government's EFRA evidence callThe Royal Association of British Dairy Farmers (RABDF) has highlighted ways the Government could have supported British dairy farmers better during the pandemic after the Environment Food and Rural Affairs (EFRA) Committee issued an urgent call for evidence....
14 July 2020
Kingshay reports shows UK dairy margins increasing almost 25 percent in 10 yearsMargins over purchased feed for conventional dairy herds have increased by 24.1 percent in the past 10 years, to £1,704/cow, according to the annual Kingshay Dairy Costings Focus Report....
13 July 2020
RSPCA dismisses UK Trade Commission The UK's leading welfare charity criticises industry-led commission, saying that it lacks animal welfare representation. ...
UK retailers warn of price hikes if no-deal BrexitThe UK’s retail industry urged the UK and European negotiators to reach a post-Brexit trade agreement, warning that consumers could face higher prices without tariff-free trade....
11 July 2020
RABDF launches virtual dairy training course for aspiring UK farmers A specialist business course for aspiring dairy producers that offers expert training and a networking opportunity is now open for applications....
10 July 2020
UK creates Trade and Agriculture Commission amid trade negotiationsThe UK's new Trade and Agriculture Commission represents farmers, retailers and consumers and will advise the government on trade, animal welfare and environmental standards. ...
09 July 2020
Control to Crypto: new animation from Moredun Institute The Moredun Institute has created a new informative animation on how to effectively manage and control cryptosporidium on-farm. ...
NFU warns of long road to recovery after statement from UK Chancellor“It remains clear that the entire nation and economy will be facing a long recovery to bounce back from the coronavirus pandemic."...
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....
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