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Alex Black

Alex Black

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Articles by Alex Black

Supercharging every acre in arable operations is key

Arable

Supercharging every acre in arable operations is key

Adding value to every acre and collaboration were key areas for farmers looking to future-proof their businesses ahead of the major changes coming down the track. 

clock 18 November 2020 • 2 min read
Dairy farms diversify as consumer habits change

Dairy

Dairy farms diversify as consumer habits change

More farmers were looking to sell raw milk to the public during the pandemic as consumer habits evolved.

clock 16 November 2020 • 1 min read
Dale Farm launches three-year fixed milk price

Dairy

Dale Farm launches three-year fixed milk price

The cooperative said it could offer protection from volatile markets with a guaranteed price for the next three years

clock 16 November 2020 • 1 min read
'Quite frankly a laughable response' - George Eustice suggests sheep farmers diversify into beef in a no deal scenario

Livestock

'Quite frankly a laughable response' - George Eustice suggests sheep farmers diversify into beef in a no deal scenario

The Environment Secretary also said Arla could relocate the manufacturing of Lurpak to the UK

clock 16 November 2020 • 8 min read
Cattle market benefit from success of butchers

Livestock

Cattle market benefit from success of butchers

Cattle were in demand from independent butchers gearing up for the second lockdown in England, as they sought to meet changing consumer demand and evolve their offerings in light of the loss of hospitality trade.

clock 13 November 2020 • 2 min read
Biden presidency will not end trade wars affecting agriculture

Arable

Biden presidency will not end trade wars affecting agriculture

After one of the most tumultuous US elections in decades, Alex Black asks what what impact President Elect Joe Biden could have on US agriculture and a US/UK trade deal

clock 13 November 2020 • 4 min read
Concerns over Government 'silence' on seasonal workers

Arable

Concerns over Government 'silence' on seasonal workers

Growers were increasingly concerned about recruitment for next year’s harvest

clock 12 November 2020 • 1 min read
Farmers must be clear on agricultural worker status, warns lawyer

Arable

Farmers must be clear on agricultural worker status, warns lawyer

Businesses taking on casual or temporary labour need to be clear on employment status writes Lodders agricultural employment law specialist Faye Reynolds

clock 12 November 2020 • 3 min read
Avian Influenza update: National prevention zone declared

Livestock

Avian Influenza update: National prevention zone declared

It is now a legal requirement for all bird keepers to follow strict biosecurity measures

clock 12 November 2020 • 3 min read
British Wool chief executive steps down

Livestock

British Wool chief executive steps down

British Wool have appointed Andrew Hogley as acting chief executive officer after Joe Farren stepped down due to ’personal reasons’

clock 09 November 2020 • 1 min read
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