New online farm food platform helps local food producers prosper
20th July 2020
A new website championing fresh, locally-sourced produce has been launched giving independent suppliers, including farmers, more opportunity to grow their businesses online.
Farm deaths are falling, but there is still work to do – report
20th July 2020
Farm deaths fell to a five-year low of 21 in 2019/20 according to the HSE’s latest figures, released today (20th July) to coincide with the start of Farm Safety Week.
Schoolchildren support dairy farmers in heart-warming video
17th July 2020
A school in Surrey has championed British dairy farmers in a video illustrating the issues facing the sector as a result of Covid-19.
BASIS training and exams go online
15th July 2020
As Covid-19 continues to prevent many forms of face to face interaction, BASIS is offering candidates the option to complete courses and exams online. This will ensure standards are maintained in the industry and training can continue.
Multi-billion pound investment as government unveils plan to tackle flooding
14th July 2020
Homes and businesses across the country will be better protected and more resilient in future after the government revealed its long-term plan to tackle the risks of flooding and coastal erosion.
‘Eat out to help out’ initiative addressed in open letter to Rishi Sunak MP
14th July 2020
In an open letter to the Chancellor of the Exchequer, The Rt Hon Rishi Sunak MP, the National Beef Association (NBA) has praised the new ‘Eat out to help out’ initiative, but feels that an opportunity has been missed to help UK food producers.
Farmers and growers support Bees’ Needs Week 2020
13th July 2020
Championing the Farmed Environment and the Nature Friendly Farming Network (NFFN) have joined forces to promote and celebrate the work of farmers and growers in protecting pollinator populations.
Kent’s 87-year-old Marion still farming thanks to rugged mobility scooters
11th July 2020
Marion Pont, 87 from Ashford in Kent, is continuing to run her sheep farm with the help of two mobility scooters – including a 20-year-old TGA Supersport.
Challenging weather sees switch to spring cropping
10th July 2020
The 2020 AHDB Planting and Variety Survey has revealed a large swing to spring cropping due to poor autumn conditions.
Aldi CEO vows never to sell chlorinated chicken
8th July 2020
Aldi UK’s CEO Giles Hurley has said that the supermarket will not sell chlorinated chicken or hormone-treated beef, regardless of any future trade deals.
Boost for UK food export industry as nationwide veterinary service launches
7th July 2020
A new nationwide service for the food export industry has been launched by UK veterinary group, VetPartners.
New Campaign Urges Consumers to ‘Make It’ with Lamb
7th July 2020
The first phase of a GB-wide campaign encouraging consumers to ‘Make it’ with lamb is set to launch this month.
