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Alex Black

Alex Black

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Articles by Alex Black

Investment in Muller's Skelmersdale site welcomed as farmers offered new payment terms

Farm Business

Investment in Muller's Skelmersdale site welcomed as farmers offered new payment terms

Farmers supplying the dairy will be given a new contract offering which is aiming to offer a more 'stable' milk price

clock 16 July 2025 • 2 min read
Wales introduces 'red markets' to give greater flexibility to farmers affected by bluetongue restrictions

Livestock

Wales introduces 'red markets' to give greater flexibility to farmers affected by bluetongue restrictions

NFU Cymru said the introduction of approved red markets was a ‘step forward’ in supporting farmers affected by bluetongue

clock 14 July 2025 • 4 min read
Farming in Five: Calls spike to farming charity as it marks its 30th anniversary

Farming in Five

Farming in Five: Calls spike to farming charity as it marks its 30th anniversary

In today's Farming in Five, deputy editor Alex Black takes a look at the warning over mental health from the Farming Community network, concerns from ex-Defra Secretary George Eustice of the impact of the EU reset, hopes for keeping the Arla Settle factory open and the future of rural post offices

clock 14 July 2025 • 1 min read
NZ forestry legislation welcomed

Farm Business

NZ forestry legislation welcomed

Industry urges Government to go further as concerns mount about whole farm conversions

clock 13 July 2025 • 2 min read
Groundswell 2025: Do the sums before adopting regen

Farm Business

Groundswell 2025: Do the sums before adopting regen

Adopting a regenerative approach to arable production is no guarantee of extra returns but it might make the farm more resilient in the future

clock 11 July 2025 • 3 min read
OPINION: The true value of farming goes far beyond economics

Politics

OPINION: The true value of farming goes far beyond economics

Head of news and business Alex Black discusses farming's value after comments from the Welsh First Minister

clock 11 July 2025 • 1 min read
British dairy to be highlighted as England and Wales compete in Women's Euros

Entertainment

British dairy to be highlighted as England and Wales compete in Women's Euros

AHDB has launched MilkGoals - a new youth-focused campaign to coincide with the 2025 UEFA Women’s Euro football championships

clock 10 July 2025 • 2 min read
Irish beef farmers urged to 'sell hard' to meet strong demand

Farm Business

Irish beef farmers urged to 'sell hard' to meet strong demand

With UK beef supplies projected to fall, Irish farmers have been told that trade is turning in their favour, as prices begin to lift

clock 10 July 2025 • 2 min read
Great Yorkshire Show: Half of North Yorkshire's farms not profitable

Farm Business

Great Yorkshire Show: Half of North Yorkshire's farms not profitable

Fewer than half of the 7,000 commercial farms in the region make a sustainable profit, with many relying on income generated off-farm

clock 10 July 2025 • 2 min read
QMS launches summer campaign highlighting the work of Scottish farmers

Farm Business

QMS launches summer campaign highlighting the work of Scottish farmers

clock 08 July 2025 • 1 min read
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