Continuing, Mr McNamara said, “Farmers are not only worried about what GAEC 2 means for their current farming practices - they are worried about what it could mean in the future. The risk is that ...

Lilian Greenwood MP, Minister for the Future of Roads, has signed a statutory instrument allowing hydrogen fuelled construction and agricultural machinery to use the public highway from yesterday ...

The National Sheep Association (NSA) was pleased to attend the launch of the report titled ‘Closing the Welfare Gap: Why the UK Must Apply Its Animal Protection Standards to Imports’ yesterday ...

The value and volume of UK beef and pig meat exports to Canada both saw increases in 2024. Beef export volumes increased 252% on the year to 7,385 tonnes worth £26 million – an increase of 156% in ...

Percy Farms, a successful 1800ha arable farming business operating within Northumberland Estates near Alnwick, has recently added winter wheat varieties Bamford and Blackstone from Independent breeder ...

Criminals re-packing of eggs with fake 'best before' dates have been stopped and prosecuted, following investigations carried out by the Animal and Plant Health Agency inspectors.

The Soil Association responds to news from the Climate Change Committee of the unequivocal evidence that climate change is making extreme weather in the UK more likely and more extreme and that there ...

Sebastian's hard work has already earned him recognition. In 2023, he was named the British Pig Association's New Pedigree Breeder of the Year, and in 2024 he took home gold as the Young British ...

Consumers in many countries are increasingly turning to food supplements and functional or health foods as part of their diets, in an effort to support their individual health and well-being, a new ...

Acclaimed broadcaster Edith Bowman has been announced as the host of the Scotland Food & Drink Excellence Awards 2025, as tickets for the highly anticipated annual celebration go on sale today, Monday ...

A 10-week project by Shaw Renewables to replace legacy diesel boilers with carbon-friendly biogas alternatives is delivering cost and carbon savings for leading AD operator BioteCH4. Since the two ...

Ministers have launched a rapid review to slash red tape blocking councils from seizing and crushing vehicles. Councils currently have to bear the significant cost of seizing and storing vehicles but ...