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Alex Black

Alex Black

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Articles by Alex Black

Redefining prime cattle could cut emissions

Livestock

Redefining prime cattle could cut emissions

The National Beef Association have proposed redefining Prime cattle as those slaughtered between 10 and 28 months of age in a bid to improve the beef industry’s carbon footprint

clock 25 September 2020 • 1 min read
Keeping an eye on the grain market - September 24 update

Arable

Keeping an eye on the grain market - September 24 update

Wheat markets around the world remain strong, with an eye on conditions in southern Russia

clock 24 September 2020 • 5 min read
Feed mills create circular economy from waste

Livestock

Feed mills create circular economy from waste

Pig and poultry compound feed manufacturer ABN was utilising its waste to create energy

clock 24 September 2020 • 3 min read
Productivity gains key to environmental progress

Farm Life

Productivity gains key to environmental progress

As farmers are encouraged to cut their carbon footprint, Alex Black takes a look at how improving environmental standards could also boost the balance sheet.

clock 24 September 2020 • 3 min read
'A very meagre sticking plaster at best' - Chancellor announces extension of a VAT cut for tourism and hospitality sectors

Farm Life

'A very meagre sticking plaster at best' - Chancellor announces extension of a VAT cut for tourism and hospitality sectors

The temporary reduction of VAT rates from 20% to 5% will remain in place until March 31 2021

clock 24 September 2020 • 2 min read
LPG can be part of decarbonisation agenda

Farm Business

LPG can be part of decarbonisation agenda

The industry was looking to switch to 100% bioLPG by 2040 and Liquid UK chief executive George Webb believes LPG could be an alternative for farmers looking to reduce their carbon footprint

clock 23 September 2020 • 2 min read
Arla confirms October price rise

Dairy

Arla confirms October price rise

The cooperative said the current market outlook remained stable although there was uncertainty in the UK from the Covid-19 pandemic

clock 23 September 2020 • 1 min read
Deputy head teacher killed by cows in Yorkshire

Livestock

Deputy head teacher killed by cows in Yorkshire

Deputy Head Dave Clark was described as the ‘heart and soul’ of Richmond School

clock 23 September 2020 • 1 min read
Arla MD Ash Amirahmadi elected Dairy UK chair

Dairy

Arla MD Ash Amirahmadi elected Dairy UK chair

Paul Vernon, Chief Executive of Glanbia Cheese, has stepped down from the role after three years

clock 21 September 2020 • 2 min read
Straw prices rise on poor yields

Arable

Straw prices rise on poor yields

Arable farmers have been urged to consider baling their thicker fields as straw prices rise on the back of lower yields this season.

clock 21 September 2020 • 2 min read
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