Rural families ‘alarmed’ by lockdown exercise advice
24th April 2020
New guidelines that suggest people are allowed to drive to the countryside to exercise have caused anxiety among those in rural areas, who fear they may be put at risk by an influx of walkers.
Morrisons unveils new measures to support farmers
24th April 2020
To thank farmers for feeding the nation, Morrisons says it is offering a 5 per cent discount on shopping to its farmers, and is reopening steak and seafood bars.
Ancient flour mill resumes production to help feed the nation
24th April 2020
An ancient flour mill on the River Stour has decided to resume full-time production after 50 years to help tackle food shortages due to Covid-19.
“We owe farmers an enormous debt of gratitude” – Prince Charles
24th April 2020
In a time of national crisis, HRH the Prince of Wales has praised the hard work and dedication of UK farmers and urged the public never to forget the “crucial importance of nature and farming”.
Dairy farmers urged to submit accounts of their losses
23rd April 2020
Defra is asking for ‘accurate and credible data’ on the severity of issues facing the dairy sector, to back up the industry’s call for support.
Dairy industry join together to manage milk supply
22nd April 2020
The government will temporarily relax elements of UK competition law to support the dairy industry through the coronavirus outbreak.
Farmers call for people to buy local, seasonal produce during pandemic
22nd April 2020
A sustainable food supply chain in the UK has never been more crucial, particularly to help farmers provide healthy and sustainable food, and to protect wildlife and the environment.
Sulky re-starts production after Covid-19 shutdown
22nd April 2020
Sulky Burel has re-started production of its fertiliser spreaders and seed drills at its French factories, after a three-week shutdown due to Covid-19 restrictions.
Public urged to ‘support small cheesemakers’
21st April 2020
Britain’s specialist cheesemakers and retailers have joined forces to urge the public to ‘support small cheesemakers’ as the Coronavirus crisis threatens to wipe out the previously thriving industry.
First blowfly strike cases of 2020 reported
20th April 2020
The first cases of blowfly strike in 2020 have been reported in several locations in the UK via the Elanco Blowfly Strike Tracker.
New website connects independent businesses with those at home
20th April 2020
Your Local Delivered is a free-to-use online community of pubs, restaurants, grocers and more, set up with one goal – to connect local, independent businesses with those at home during this global crisis.
Dairy industry unites behind calls for urgent government action to save sector
20th April 2020
Appeals for urgent government action to save the dairy industry have been backed by the entire supply chain, including UK farming unions, RABDF, Dairy UK and the Provision Trade Federation.
