By unlocking the export potential China offers the pig industry, not to mention the red meat sector as a whole, we could gain entry into a marketplace which comprises a fifth of the world’s population.Business news
US considers abolition of direct farm payments
EU FARMERS and politicians have been urged to keep an eye on the ‘bigger picture’, after US Senators proposed a radical reform of farm support that could see the complete elimination of direct payments.
RPA appeals panel to stay
THE Rural Payments Agency’s (RPA) Independent Agricultural Appeals Panels will continue to operate, Farming Minister Jim Paice has announced.
Unilever strikes LEAF deal for certified oilseed rape
UNILEVER has agreed to work with LEAF (Linking Environment And Farming) and ADM to increase its use of LEAF Marque certified oilseed rape.
Pushing quality message to the public
CONSUMERS presented both the biggest challenge and biggest opportunity for the red meat sector, and its ability to deliver better returns from the retail end of the supply chain back to producers.
M&S to launch new gourmet meat range
MARKS & Spencer is launching a new range of speciality meat and poultry sourced from small-scale British farms.
Rape contracts with £15 and £35/tonne premiums
Farmer members of the inputs purchasing and grain marketing co-operative AtlasFram Group, are being offered two new oilseed rape marketing contracts as part of the Group’s alliance with ADM Direct.
Proposed Arla and Milk Link merger gets industry endorsement
THE proposed merger of Arla Foods amba and UK dairy co-operative Milk Link has been strongly endorsed by the NFU.
Farmland market remains consistently small
LESS than 1 per cent of the farmland in Great Britain, on average, changes hands each year.
Call for break clauses on dairy contracts
THE NFU has now called for break clauses to be introduced into milk contracts if dairy processors wish to retain the discretion to set farmer milk prices.
Changes to Farming and Forestry Improvement Scheme
ROUND two of the Farming and Forestry Improvement Scheme (FFIS) opens on May 22.
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Adjudicator should have ‘parachute powers’ - TFA
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Carcase competition up and running by ABP
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Euro problems could weaken domestic pig price advantage
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Fulfiling demand as meat supply tightens globally
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Will 2015 see only one British dairy company?
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Graham’s ends processing at Nairn
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Milk Link posts strong results and pledges to raise liquid price
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Exports should hold up in euro crisis
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Defra confirms £50m Chinese pork export deal
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Consider fixing the exchange rate for your payment
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Paice hits out at ‘pathetic’ supermarket claims
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Farming unions demand break clause in milk contracts
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China trade deal 'huge opportunity' for UK pig producers
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Proposals tabled to raise Scottish farm wages
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Commission gives ground on CAP greening plans
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Pig prices continue to rise
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Bullish oilseed prospects as production falls
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Dairy cattle sales feel pinch from latest milk price cuts
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Adjudicator Bill allows trade body complaints
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Supermarkets and suppliers battle over Adjudicator powers
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Giant is undermining producer group
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Vinnie Jones is the new face of make mine Milk
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Graham's ceases processing at Nairn
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First Milk drops liquid pool price by 1.85ppl
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Wiseman producer group chairman quits
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Grocery Adjudicator Bill confirmed in Queen's Speech
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New French president to fight for ‘ambitious’ CAP settlement
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Agriculture can help in economic fightback, says PM
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Reap what you sow with your final testament
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Retailers insist farmers don't need an Adjudicator
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Food inflation eases but more shocks around the corner
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Milk Link drops payment to producers by 1.5ppl
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Joint efforts to develop dairy code of practice
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Family firm wins school milk contract
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Crucial crossroads for Scottish red meat
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Bank is slashing its UK workforce
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Rock Farm’s creditors still await payment
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Drive to make delivering to farms a safer process
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Recession is behind demise of Daysdrove abattoir
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Acquisition sees First Milk diversify its business further