All Farming articles – Page 77
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NewsSuppliers set for tougher competition, regardless of Brexit outcome: Lord Price
Speaking at the NFU’s annual Henry Plumb lecture, Lord Price added the age of austerity would likely continue for some time yet
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NewsUK performing 'very poorly' on sustainable agriculture
The Food Sustainablity Index ranks the UK at 55 out of 67 countries on sustainable agriculture
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NewsNFU and Dairy UK lock horns over proposals to regulate milk contracts
Dairy UK said the plans would create a ’less competitive market with more restrictions’ and push down prices
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NewsNFU unveils strategy championing British farming and food
The union has developed a guide for buyers which showcases the work of British farmers and growers
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NewsUK pig production gets boost as cereal farmers switch to livestock
The number of pigs in the UK broke five million for the first time since 2004, according to Defra
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Comment & OpinionHow can farmers reconcile Brexit with calls for higher quality meat?
It’s been a rough week for farmers, and not just because of the bleak turn the weather has taken
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Comment & OpinionIf it’s crunch time for Brexit, so too for the UK’s farmers
There’s still uncertainty abound for fmcg companies as May rallies support for the draft Brexit agreement
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Analysis & FeaturesDo Defra’s plans for 'fair dealing' with farmers add up?
New proposals could see the government intervene in pricing negotiations by giving farmers access to wholesale sales data from processors
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Comment & OpinionGenome editing could change the way the UK does fresh food
After Brexit, the UK has the opportunity to become a world leader in genome-edited produce, says Dr Agustin Zsögön
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NewsGovernment to intervene in supplier pricing negotiations
It wants to give farmers access to wholesale sales data from processors to strengthen their hand during contract talks, farming minister George Eustice said
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NewsWhy retailer milk pools could be on the way out
Lower cost alternatives were now available from dairy processors, allowing supermarkets to evolve relationships
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Comment & OpinionBritish farmers can’t relax yet on antibiotic use in livestock
Farmers should be commended for their efforts to reduce antibiotic use in livestock, but there is much more to be done
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NewsPeers warn of Brexit risk to animal and plant disease management
A House of Lords report warned a no-deal brexit would leave the UK at risk hundreds of biosecurity risks
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Comment & OpinionKFC: Chicken welfare has reached a tipping point
Progress will come to a halt without cross-industry collaboration, says David Moran, supply chain director for KFC Western Europe
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NewsBSE case found on Scottish beef farm
The case is the first to be detected on a Scottish farm in 10 years, but the Scottish government stressed it did not represent a threat to human health
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NewsFirst Milk recovery leads to extra payment to farmers
Members receive an extra 0.25p per litre payment annually to recognise their ‘loyalty’
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NewsEgg contracts not worth paper they are written on: trade body
BFREPA is to create model supply contracts for members as many agreements with packers do not even refer to the price paid for eggs
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NewsArla to focus on welfare and environment in new dairy standard
Farmers taking part in the scheme will have to meet higher criteria in six key areas, including health and welfare, people development and environment
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NewsDefra confirms post-Brexit funding for UK producer organisations
The UK’s 33 producer organisations currently receive matched funding from the EU’s Fresh Fruit and Vegetables Aid Scheme
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NewsProducers fear Gove's 'food plan' will add costs
Gove said the strategy would promote innovation