Farming in Five: abattoirs under siege from imports and bluetongue

Abattoirs in Wales are under threat from imports and bluetongue; Eurostar customers offered pork products despite ban; NFU heads back to Brussels for EU reset and how the harvest could all be down to St John

18 June 2025 • 1 min read

Today's top stories:

Small abattoir infrastructure 'diminishing' as Australian and New Zealand imports rise | Farm News | Farmers Guardian
Farmers' Weather: What can this week's warm weather tell us about the harvest ahead? | Farm News | Farmers Guardian
Government urged to act as banned pork products available to Eurostar passengers at duty free | Farm News | Farmers Guardian

Farming in Five: MPs brand the Spending Review a 'damp squib' for farmers, Defra says direct payments to 'large and wealthy landowners' does not provide environmental benefits, and G7 urged to recognise farming's wider contribution to society

On this episode of Farming in Five, news reporter Chris Brayford discusses concerns from MPs regarding Chancellor Rachel Reeves' Spending Review, with some calling it a 'damp squib, Defra says direct payments to ‘large and wealthy landowners’ does not provide environmental benefits, and G7 powers urged to recognise farming’s wider contribution to society

Chris Brayford

17 June 2025 • 1 min read

Farming in Five

Farming in Five: Rural crime continues to devastate farm businesses, sauce manufacturer answers Clarkson's prayers with 100% British ketchup and the role of gamekeeping celebrated in new report

Rural crime report reveals farmers left footing £44.1 million bill, sauce manufacturer creates British ketchup after Jeremy Clarkson highlights gap in the market, and gamekeepers recognised for crucial role in preserving upland landscapes

Chris Brayford

16 June 2025 • 1 min read

Farming in Five

Farming in Five: Wales announces bluetongue restrictions and concerns about retailers' sourcing commitments [June 13]

In today's Farming in Five, head of news and business Alex Black takes a look at Wales' announcements on bluetongue pre-movement testing, worries as more retailers seem to be stocking increased amounts of imported produce and an artisan sauce maker has succeeded in their quest to create a 100% British ketchup