All Farming articles – Page 72
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Comment & OpinionGene editing debate represents first test of UK divergence from EU rules
UK farmers must consider the potential impact on trade of adopting gene editing practices
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NewsRed Tractor proposes improvements in core standards revamp
A consultation into the changes to upgrade areas such as animal welfare has been launched by the scheme
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Comment & OpinionWhat supermarkets can learn from farmers’ markets in selling a food experience
In their quest for efficiency, UK supermarkets have neglected the primary and sensory aspects of food, says Nathan Watts, creative director of Interstore
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NewsFarmers and supermarkets get public trust boost after Covid response
According to University of Reading research, farmers and food retailers are ‘the most trusted actors in the UK food supply chain’
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NewsPilgrim’s Pride builds on sustainability aims with United Nations tie-in
The meat supplier said joining the UN Global Compact would help it to deliver on its 2030 sustainability strategy
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NewsAHDB unveils new strategy with promise of ‘major change’
The strategy includes a commitment to a ballot on farm levies every five years
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NewsRUMA group stresses value of antibiotics
The coalition of agrifood bodies has warned against the “demonising” of antibiotics in food production
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NewsPoultry housing order imposed across Great Britain amid bird flu outbreak
The restrictions will require all poultry farms in England, Scotland and Wales to keep their flocks indoors
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NewsGovernment’s farming overhaul slammed for ‘sidelining’ organic production
Certification body Organic Farmers & Growers said the proposals failed to consider the importance of organic food production
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Comment & OpinionUK farming overhaul could spell higher prices at the tills
Farmers will face additional costs and food supply could be affected
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Comment & OpinionWhy global agriculture needs a soil revolution, and how retailers can help
Co-operatives, brands and retailers can support farmers bring agricultural land back to life, says Bastien Sachet, CEO of the Earthworm Foundation
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NewsBird flu found at North Yorkshire turkey rearing farm
The turkey fattening site has become the latest commercial poultry farm to register a case of bird flu
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NewsMorrisons extends For Farmers range with new free-range egg line
Money raised from the price premium on the new Chuckle Eggs will be ploughed into animal welfare improvements
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NewsAHDB facing challenge to funding model with levy ballot
Growers are unhappy with how the board collects and spends their compulsory levies
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NewsCity snapshot: Delayed harvests hit revenues at Origin Enterprises
International agri-services group Origin Enterprises has experiences a double-digit revenue drop in the first quarter as delayed harvests hit revenues. Plus, Wynnstay upgrades full year profit expectations, British Land loses £730m and all the rest of the latest news from the City.
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NewsSoil Association launches ‘route-map’ to reinvigorate food & farming
The report, called Grow Back Better, details 10 key priorities for the government to adopt
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NewsGB-wide bird flu prevention zone declared following further outbreaks
A breeder farm and wild birds in western England tested positive for a highly pathogenic strain of bird flu this week
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NewsGreat Britain bird flu risk raised to ‘high’ after Cheshire farm outbreak
The UK’s chief veterinary officers have urged bird keepers to prevent any contact between their flocks and wild birds
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NewsBirds culled after avian flu outbreak detected at Cheshire farm
Further testing was underway to determine if the outbreak was linked to cases in Europe, Defra said
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Category ReportChanging tides: The Dairymen milk category report 2020
As foodservice suppliers poured milk down the drain, grocery sales surged in lockdown. So, what will Covid-19’s legacy be?