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Alex Black

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Articles by Alex Black

Dairy farmers 'disappearing' from North East Scotland

Dairy

Dairy farmers 'disappearing' from North East Scotland

Farmers were exiting the industry after being handed their notice by Muller last year

clock 15 October 2020 • 1 min read
It is the biggest betrayal to British farming since the civil war" - Farmers react to Ag Bill amendment defeat

Arable

It is the biggest betrayal to British farming since the civil war" - Farmers react to Ag Bill amendment defeat

The industry has reacted with disappointment after an amendment to the Agriculture Bill which would have banned low-standard food imports was rejected

clock 14 October 2020 • 3 min read
A lack of women in the meat sector is putting future success and sustainability at risk

Livestock

A lack of women in the meat sector is putting future success and sustainability at risk

Women make up just 36 per cent of the meat industry’s workforce

clock 13 October 2020 • 2 min read
NZ Sheep and beef farmer confidence lowest in more than three years

Livestock

NZ Sheep and beef farmer confidence lowest in more than three years

Less than half of beef and sheep farmers in New Zealand were confident in the future of the industry, the lowest level since 2017.

clock 13 October 2020 • 1 min read
German ASF should be a warning to UK

Livestock

German ASF should be a warning to UK

Confirmed cases of African swine fever (ASF) in wild boar have continued to rise in Germany as an intensive search continues.

clock 12 October 2020 • 2 min read
First Milk announces November milk price rise

Dairy

First Milk announces November milk price rise

The cooperative said the rise was on the back of strong business performance and improved market returns but warned there was considerable potential for disruption in the coming months

clock 12 October 2020 • 1 min read
Threats to UK lamb and sugar as Brexit deadline approaches

Livestock

Threats to UK lamb and sugar as Brexit deadline approaches

Ministers have been urged to take action on the threats to the sugar and sheep industries as the end of the Brexit transition period approaches.

clock 11 October 2020 • 2 min read
Rapid expansion in free-range is 'not required' to meet retail cage-free egg pledges

Livestock

Rapid expansion in free-range is 'not required' to meet retail cage-free egg pledges

BFREPA have warned those looking to get into the sector to be cautious of tempting high prices which do not reflect the reality of the price they will receive longer term

clock 08 October 2020 • 2 min read
Farmer took her own life after complaint to RSPCA

Livestock

Farmer took her own life after complaint to RSPCA

Emma Watson had been upset by an anonymous complaint to the RSPCA. An inspector confirmed there were no issues with the flock’s welfare

clock 07 October 2020 • 2 min read
Boiler company told to 'reconsider' ad claiming plant based alternatives help fight climate change

Dairy

Boiler company told to 'reconsider' ad claiming plant based alternatives help fight climate change

Valliant have released a radio advert which suggests ‘trying plant based milk’ could help address climate change

clock 06 October 2020 • 1 min read
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