The British Free Range Egg Producers Association is to create a model supply contract for its members to use with packers to ensure fairness and confidence…
Month: October 2018
The NFU is urging the Government to make the Agriculture Bill truly agricultural by ensuring food production is at its heart, with a clear and overarching…
Red Tractor has announced several changes to the way it runs its scheme for farmers. But currently the plans are light on detail. Chief executive Jim…
The 52nd EPIC Conference will be held at Celtic Manor on 4 and 5 November. The theme of this year’s conference is ‘Preparing for Tomorrow Today’.…
The British Poultry Council (BPC) has expressed shock after the publication of a report by the Migration Advisory Committee, which has almost completely ignored lobbying by…
By Michael Barker Profitability in the free-range egg sector is under severe pressure as high feed prices and low returns leave producers demanding change It’s been…
An influx of rodents is expected this autumn in rural areas, following the exceptional summer weather. However, many farmers will be unable to use the same…
By Rachael Porter By his own admission, it took several weeks of persuasion to enter the Poultry Business awards. But James Maclean is now pleased that…
A start-up business from Shropshire has secured £40,000 in funding from the European Space Agency to adapt its Mars Rover robot – made famous by its…
The Ulster Farmers’ Union says it is continuing to press DAERA and NIEA to find workable and practical solutions to the ammonia issue. UFU president, Ivor…