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17 March 2021
New UK border checks delay is a betrayal of vets and Brexit, says OV groupThe Managing Director of one of the UK's leading providers of Official Veterinarians and Meat Hygiene Inspectors has strongly criticised the UK Government’s decision to further delay checks on goods entering Great Britain from the European Union....
16 March 2021
Livestock app Breedr launches in UK UK beef producers can finally plan ahead with confidence, following the launch of the world’s first smart, data-driven beef contract which sets a secure price 24 months ahead....
UK dairy farmers urged to check if EU staff have applied for Settled Status SchemeDairy farmers employing EU citizens are being reminded to check they have applied to stay in the UK under the Settled Status Scheme to avoid becoming unlawfully resident and being deported....
15 March 2021
Study: venison carries low risk of food poisoningConsumers of Scottish venison are at low risk of contracting severe food poisoning, a Scotland-wide study of deer and venison has found....
The UK's new Border Operating Model must deliver a level playing field, says NFUAs the government announces its new Border Operating Model for Great Britain, the NFU urges both the UK and EU to work together to agree long-term arrangements as a matter of priority so trade can flow as smoothly as possible while new border infrastructure...
14 March 2021
UK's organic farmers raise concerns about future of ag sector and potential trade dealsRoger Kerr, CEO of Organic Farmers & Growers (OF&G), has penned an open letter in response to the UK's Trade and Agriculture Commission report....
12 March 2021
10 things to keep in mind about lungworm before turnoutPreventing lungworm outbreaks this grazing season must be made a priority ahead of turnout, says MSD Animal Health veterinary adviser Dr Kat Baxter-Smith....
UK unveils new sustainable farming initiative The UK is inviting farmers to take the first step towards a greener future by participating in the pilot Sustainable Farming Incentive. ...
11 March 2021
UK dairy farmers urged to sign up to pilot programme that will replace BPSThe Royal Association of British Dairy Farmers (RABDF) is urging dairy producers to sign up for the pilot of the Sustainable Farming Incentive, one of three schemes that will make up the Environment Land Management Scheme (ELMS)....
NFU calls for "fresh approach" when thinking of Red Tractor farming standards The NFU has submitted a thorough and detailed response to a consultation on how Red Tractor standards should look across the six farming sectors. ...
UK's Ruminant Health & Welfare group identifies priority areas for 2021-2023Ruminant Health & Welfare has announced four key areas it will be working on over the next two years to help improve cattle and sheep production in the UK....
10 March 2021
New lameness initiative cuts costs and improves welfare for dairy cattleInvesting in concrete grooving helped UK dairy farmer Grant Hartman save £24,000 by reducing cow casualties due to slipping....
09 March 2021
New study shows that metabolic testing could improve fertility in beef herdsResearchers at Scotland's Rural College (SRUC) have found that metabolic profile testing could improve calving performance in beef cattle....
UK supermarket Morrisons aims to source products from net zero carbon farms by 2030Morrisons has pledged to be the first supermarket group completely supplied by net zero carbon British farms by 2030, five years ahead of the market....
Northern Ireland contends with official vet shortage amid Brexit protocol changesA senior Ulster Unionist peer has called for urgent action to address an increasingly serious shortage of vets carrying out official meat inspections in Northern Ireland....
06 March 2021
New web series from UK's AHDB explores the realities of post-Brexit tradeAHDB is hosting a series of digital events during March looking at what leaving the EU has meant in practice for the UK's agricultural and horticultural sectors....
05 March 2021
UK meat and dairy sector shows continued growth in January 2021Data from UK retailers for January 2021 shows increases in overall sales of red meat and dairy compared to the same period last year. ...
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. ...
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