UK ‘meat tax’ could do more harm than good, report warns

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.

AHDB to cut costs by £7.8m, starting with leadership team shake up

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.

Prime Video confirms second series of Clarkson’s Farm

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.

Red Tractor revises its standards after member feedback

The food assurance scheme has outlined what is changing in its revised farm standards from November after listening to industry feedback.

National Sheep Dog Trials going ahead with high quality live stream

The 2021 Sheep Dog Trials will be the first to be live streamed in high quality thanks to a new partnership with media company Giggabox. Their multi camera approach will allow sheep dog enthusiasts around the world to keep up with the action.

Authoritative new guide helps OSR growers make the most of early drilling

Bringing together the latest intelligence from across the industry, to help oilseed rape growers make the most of early August drilling, is an authoritative 20-page guide published this summer.

Farm safety: One death is too many

Popular farm safety app Smart Farmer went live with two new features this month – lone working and field hazard identification – adding to its already impressive list of safety offerings. With the number of farm deaths and injuries still at a troublingly high level, these features are a must-have for farmers and farm workers.

Winner of this year’s British Charcuterie Live Awards named

The British Charcuterie Live Awards, first launched in 2018, are national, annual and independent. They were created to promote quality, variety and understanding of British Charcuterie.

Autonomous vehicle start-up cooperative

Claas has entered a cooperative venture with Dutch start-up AgXeed B.V. and acquired a minority shareholding in the company’s international funding round as a mark of its commitment.

National Food Strategy published with mixed recommendations for the future of farming

The second half of the report into our nations eating habits looks to examine the strengths and flaws of the entire food system from farm to fork.

Animal Rebellion stages a blockade at McDonald’s factory

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

‘Gladis Law’ receives government support after reaching millions

The Dorset farmer campaigning to change the law following the death of his now-famous Highland cow, Gladis, is one step closer to the so-called ‘Gladis Law’ being passed.

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