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Concerns raised over potential impact of ‘cheap egg imports’ into UK

Pig/Poultry

4 days ago

Concerns raised over potential impact of ‘cheap egg imports’ into UK

The UK government has assessed how its proposed ban on cages will impact the "competitiveness and viability of UK egg producers".

UK breeding cattle and sheep populations continue to decline

N.Ireland

1 month ago

UK breeding cattle and sheep populations continue to decline

UK cattle population declined 1%, year-on-year; while UK sheep flock saw a decline of 2.1% in the same period.

How are GB deadweight prices holding up this spring?

Beef

2 months ago

How are GB deadweight prices holding up this spring?

Latest indicators suggest that the deadweight prime cattle price in GB has fallen slightly in 2026 compared to corresponding prices for 2025.

UK and France reaffirm commitment to food security

Agri-Business

2 months ago

UK and France reaffirm commitment to food security

UK Secretary of State Emma Reynolds and the French Minister of Agriculture Annie Genevard met in Paris to discuss food security,

Bluetongue: Devon calf born with no brain tissue

Dairy

3 months ago

Bluetongue: Devon calf born with no brain tissue

Latest figures show the number of confirmed bluetongue cases in GB have risen to 318, in Wales there are 22 cases and no cases in Scotland.

Agri-Business

3 months ago

UK farm businesses urged to prepare for EU agri-food deal

Environment Secretary Emma Reynolds has outlined how UK exporters and importers are expected to benefit from the new EU SPS deal.

UK farm businesses urged to prepare for EU agri-food deal

Sheep

3 months ago

UK sheep sector facing 'looming animal welfare crisis' over lack of shearers

The UK's sheep industry has warned of a potential sheep shearing "crisis" as a lack of overseas shearers could see 1.5 million sheep unshorn.

UK sheep sector facing 'looming animal welfare crisis' over lack of shearers

N.Ireland

3 months ago

Illegal meat trade highlights need for 'tighter biosecurity measures' - MP

With close to 34t of illegal meat intercepted at the Port of Dover in January, Carla Lockhart MP is calling for tighter biosecurity measures.

Illegal meat trade highlights need for 'tighter biosecurity measures' - MP

N.Ireland

4 months ago

Defra identifies 2 calves 'with blindness' among bluetongue cases

Defra has confirmed that the number of bluetongue cases in Great Britain has risen to 288, but Scotland remains free of the disease.

Defra identifies 2 calves 'with blindness' among bluetongue cases

Tillage

4 months ago

ADAS updates Integrated Pest Management tool

ADAS has released a new update to its Integrated Pest Management (IPM) tool. The enhanced facility will be of specific interest to growers

ADAS updates Integrated Pest Management tool

Agri-Business

4 months ago

Bluetongue cases confirmed in GB this year

A number of cases of bluetongue have been confirmed in Great Britain this year.

Bluetongue cases confirmed in GB this year

Beef

5 months ago

266 cases of bluetongue in GB in 2025 season - Defra

Latest government figures show there have been 266 cases of bluetongue in Great Britain in the 2025 bluetongue season.

266 cases of bluetongue in GB in 2025 season - Defra

Dairy

5 months ago

UK Dairy Carbon Network: Sharing insights to cut emissions

The UK Dairy Carbon Network (UK-DCN) works with dairy farms on farm-ready solutions for reducing greenhouse gas emissions.

UK Dairy Carbon Network: Sharing insights to cut emissions

Tillage

5 months ago

Defra issues final estimate of 2025 harvest for UK

The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) has released the final estimate of UK 2025 cereal and oilseed harvest.

Defra issues final estimate of 2025 harvest for UK

Beef

7 months ago

How are GB deadweight prices holding up?

Latest indicators suggest that GB all-prime deadweight cattle price lifted slightly by mid Octobera according to AHDB.

How are GB deadweight prices holding up?

Tillage

8 months ago

Defra publishes first 2025 grain and oilseed harvest estimates for England

The Department of Environment, Food and and Rural Affairs (Defra) has published the initial grain and oilseed harvest estimates for England

Defra publishes first 2025 grain and oilseed harvest estimates for England

N.Ireland

8 months ago

Equine owners transiting horses from GB to NI 'saddled' with extra costs - MP

A MP has criticised the UK government for axing the Movement Assistance Scheme, which reimbursed fees from transiting horses from GB to NI

Equine owners transiting horses from GB to NI 'saddled' with extra costs - MP

Beef

9 months ago

Botulism outbreaks result in death of over 700 cattle in England

An investigation is underway into outbreaks of Botulism that have resulted in the deaths of over 700 head of cattle in England.

Botulism outbreaks result in death of over 700 cattle in England

Agri-Business

9 months ago

UK edges ahead of Ireland as updated TB strategy review published

The UK has edged ahead of Ireland by publishing it's bovine tuberculosis (TB) strategy review today (September 4).

UK edges ahead of Ireland as updated TB strategy review published

Tillage

9 months ago

Defra: Total area dedicated to cereals in England rose in 2025

The Department of Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) has confirmed that the total area dedicated to cereals in England has risen

Defra: Total area dedicated to cereals in England rose in 2025

Beef

9 months ago

Bluetongue virus confirmed in farmed deer in England

Another case of the bluetongue virus serotype three (BTV-3) has being confirmed by Defra in East Sussex in the UK.

Bluetongue virus confirmed in farmed deer in England

Pig/Poultry

10 months ago

UFU: Strict biosecurity 'essential' after confirmed bird flu case

The UFU is urging farmers to heighten their biosecurity, following last weeks confirmation of bird flu in a backyard flock in Co. Donegal

UFU: Strict biosecurity 'essential' after confirmed bird flu case

N.Ireland

10 months ago

UK and NI secure £19m deal to export pork to Mexico

12 businesses across England and Northern Ireland have secured approval to export pork to Mexico in a trade deal worth £19 million.

UK and NI secure £19m deal to export pork to Mexico

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