Red Tractor has confirmed that quarterly vet visits are to resume on pig farms from the start of August, after they were suspended at the beginning…
Year: 2020
The OECD and FAO have jointly published the latest report on the World Agricultural Outlook for 2020-2029 which shows that global pork production is due to be back…
The disruption caused by COVID-19 can be seen in May trading figures, with UK pork exports recording a 2% decline on the year according to a report by…
The UK Government should aspire to a ‘gold standard level of scrutiny’ when it comes to food standards as it formulates new trade deals, according to…
Industry organisations representing a wide range of interests have joined the launch of the new Trade and Agriculture Commission to discuss how they can support it.…
Producers’ views are being sought on the feasibility of using insect meal as alternative to soybean meal and fishmeal. ADAS has been commissioned by WWF and Tesco to assess…
Defra has confirmed that greening requirements will be dropped in England next year, as the agricultural transition commences, including the move towards the newEnvironmental Land Management…
Claims that Defra director Ben Goldsmith, a strong advocate of rewilding, released deer and wild boar around his farm in Somerset, are being investigated by the…
Free DNA testing for rodenticide resistance in rats and mice has resumed with the Campaign for Responsible Rodenticide Use. Chairman Dr Alan Buckle has called for…
The Rare Breeds Survival Trust (RBST) has warned of a set-back for the conservation of rare livestock and equine breeds if animal registrations are overlooked this year as…