Author Posts: Sarah Kidby

National Pig Association chief executive Zoe Davies has warned that farms will see serious problems in “a matter of weeks” if the government does not act to address staff shortages.

New research suggests such a tax could cost the UK nearly £250 million, and proposes a more subtle approach encompassing climatic, economic, and land use factors.

Plans to reduce operational costs and improve efficiency over two years will see the AHDB cut nearly £8 million from its annual staff and overheads budget of £29m.

Fans of the hit series will be able to watch Jeremy’s second year on Diddly Squat Farm, as he attempts to diversify under the careful watch of series one favourites Kaleb Cooper, Gerald and Cheerful Charlie.

Farmers are being urged to test their lambs for worms to avoid impacts on growth rates, as high burdens are being reported across the UK following a period of warm and wet weather.

The NFU and the Royal Association of British Dairy Farmers (RABDF) have teamed up to issue advice for members about the problems caused by a lack of labour in the food supply chain.

Two farms in the Brandenburg region in east Germany, close to the Polish border, have been affected by the outbreak.

Activists are demanding that McDonald’s switch to a fully plant-based menu by 2025.

Farmers have raised concerns over whether a future owner of Morrisons would stand by its payment practices and relationships with food producers.

Recent comments by Jeremy Clarkson sparked fears that the hit Amazon Prime show would not be renewed for a second series – prompting outrage from fans.

Beef and dairy farmers are raising money for testicular cancer, whilst improving herd genetics, as part of a campaign by Breedr.

With UK supermarkets pledging to move away from caged eggs, a new 16,000 bird shed will need to be built each week up until 2025 to meet consumer demand, explains Fred Liddell, poultry specialist at Wynnstay. So, there is an opportunity for farmers looking to diversify their business.