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03 March 2021
UK farming and animal welfare organisations react to Trade and Agriculture Commission reportThe Trade and Agriculture Commission has issued an interim report as UK agriculture begins its post-Brexit restructuring....
02 March 2021
UK ranks sixth in the world for food security - new reportThe 2020 Global Food Security Index (GFSI) has found that the UK ranked sixth out of 113 countries in food security and the overall strength of its food system....
01 March 2021
AHDB launches Carbon Week to support UK farmersAHDB is bringing UK farmers an essential guide to carbon and carbon footprinting in a series of free webinars starting on 1 March. ...
27 February 2021
What impact does the Brexit trade agreement have on Agriculture? Analysis from Bidwell's Environment Partner Ian Ashbridge outlines the impact that the UK's Free Trade Agreement with the EU has on agriculture. ...
26 February 2021
UK farmers should test before treating calves with wormer this springExperts from the Control of Worms Sustainably (COWS) group are urging dairy and suckler beef producers with autumn-born calves, to think carefully about their worm control programme this spring....
Editorial - The UK's "thin" deal with the EU will not cover the cracksThe latest analysis from Peter Hardwick of the British Meat Processors Association highlights the challenges the UK's meat sector faces due to Brexit red tape. ...
25 February 2021
UK's Welfare in Transport consultation may not deliver for livestockThe UK's National Farmers Union has responded to Defra's Welfare in Transport consultation, saying that the proposals would cause undue delays and increase costs without delivering meaningful welfare benefits for livestock and poultry. ...
24 February 2021
UK Environment Secretary outlines approach for future agriculture policyDefra Secretary George Eustice has said that the UK can work towards self-sufficiency in food production and that farmers can face the future with confidence. ...
UK's MilkSure training programme hands over administration to the BCVAThe BCVA says that changes to the scheme will make it more accessible for dairy farmers and vets. ...
23 February 2021
Level up rural Britain to turbocharge Britains green economyAn ambitious and revolutionary approach to levelling up rural Britain can create jobs, boost green economic growth, increase exports and improve the wellbeing of the entire nation, a new report from the NFU highlights....
BSAS holds its first ever virtual conference The British Society of Animal Science (BSAS) will explore cutting edge research in animal science, agriculture, policy and education in its first ever virtual conference. ...
22 February 2021
BCVA launches foundation programme for new farm vetsThe British Cattle Veterinary Association (BCVA) has launched its popular foundation programme for newly qualified vets. ...
Test clamp to improve pre-calving dietTesting silage ahead of spring calving is crucial for cow health and performance....
21 February 2021
"PRAISE" Animal Welfare Impact award launched for new UK-based scientistsResearchers and scientists of the future who want to make a positive difference in animals' lives are encouraged to apply. ...
19 February 2021
Research suggests that 100% pasture-fed beef is a source of omega-3A research paper just published in the scientific journal Future Foods suggests that certified grass-fed beef could be recognised legally as a "source of long-chain omega-3 fatty acids", following work carried out at Newcastle University....
18 February 2021
Rapid TB test wins top UK innovation awardActiphage, a rapid, accurate test for tuberculosis that detects the presence of the live mycobacteria in a sample of blood or milk, has been awarded the Innovation Award 2021 by the British Veterinary Association (BVA)....
17 February 2021
UK's red meat exports top £1.5 billion in unprecedented yearThe UK's red meat exports valued at £1.5 billion despite COVID-19 shocks and increases in domestic demand. ...
16 February 2021
UK beef production dips lower in JanuaryThe latest statistics from Defra show that UK beef production in January was 3% lower than the same month last year, at 76,400 tonnes, writes Hannah Clarke, Livestock Analyst with AHDB. ...
15 February 2021
UK NFU joins government's bovine TB partnershipThe National Farmers Union has joined the UK government's consultation to improve its bovine TB strategy. ...
Tackling farming's hidden metal health epidemicFrom 15 – 19 February 2021, the Farm Safety Foundation (also known as Yellow Wellies) will launch their fourth annual Mind Your Head campaign to illustrate actions being taken to break down mental health barriers in farming....
13 February 2021
The UK's improved Countryside Stewardship scheme opens for 2022 agreementsFarmers and land managers across the United Kingdom are being encouraged to apply for Countryside Stewardship (CS) agreements to help them protect and improve the natural environment....
12 February 2021
Implications of Brexit on the animal science sectorBritish Society of Animal Science (BSAS) Vice-President Kim Matthews discusses the implications and fallout of Brexit on the animal science sector, and what the future holds going forward. BSAS communications lead Jason Simms reports on his discussion...
New UK policy makes it more difficult for Brits to re-train for meat industry jobsThe British meat industry has had a long-running problem with sourcing labour, and that has just been exacerbated by two recent Government decisions....
11 February 2021
UK announces grants to help farmers prepare for ammonia permitting rulesFarmers should prepare for significant changes when it comes to ammonia emissions after Farming Minister Victoria Prentis announced plans to impose regulated environmental permitting....
10 February 2021
Germinal and Aberystwyth University join forces to help farmers achieve net zero climate goalGerminal’s new research team embedded at Aberystwyth University brings together a unique collaboration of science and agriculture to address climate challenges and enhance agricultural productivity....
UK farmers say poor rural connectivity is leaving them behindMore than four in 10 farmers still don’t have adequate fast and reliable broadband in order to run a modern-day farming business, according to a new NFU survey....
09 February 2021
New video showcases COVID-19 safety measures in UK abattoirsA new video that shows how abattoirs in the UK are taking steps to minimise the spread of COVID-19 has gone live this week. ...
08 February 2021
UK food retailer Waitrose unveils new mobile animal welfare appWaitrose has rolled out an innovative mobile application that assesses the emotional state of farm animals. ...
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