New research reveals significant reduction in carbon footprint of British pig farms
The carbon footprint of British pig farming has reduced by almost 40% over the last…
Environment
Pilgrim’s Pride makes sustainability pledge
Pilgrim’s Pride Ltd. has joined the UN Global Compact Network UK as part of its…
Environment Agency urges farmers and waste companies to check waste process or face charges
The Environment Agency (EA) is urging farmers, agricultural businesses and waste companies are to check their…
AHDB to launch on-farm carbon footprinting at four pig units
AHDB’s Farm Excellence network is set to launch its first wave of on-farm carbon footprinting this month. A total…
OSI and Devenish collaborating to deliver carbon neutral farming systems by 2030
A joint initiative between food group OSI Europe and agri-nutrition specialists Devenish is setting out…
Environment Agency grants 18-month slurry cover extension for some permitted producers
The Environment Agency is extending the deadline for covering slurry stores by 18 months for…
Pilgrim’s Pride launches new Sustainability Strategy
Pilgrim’s Pride Ltd, formerly Tulip, has developed a new sustainability strategy as it looks to…
Research suggests red meat shelf-life can be safely extended
A joint scientific study between the British Meat Processors Association and Meat and Livestock Australia has proven that the…
Proposed tax on plastic could cause meat price increase in UK
The British Meat Processors Association (BPMA) has said that the proposed new Plastic Packaging Tax could…
Defra confirms end of greening in England in 2021
Defra has confirmed that greening requirements will be dropped in England next year, as the…