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Alex Black

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Articles by Alex Black

UK pork producers see margins rise as feed prices drop

Pig

UK pork producers see margins rise as feed prices drop

Pig feed costs make up an estimated 61% of total costs, according to the AHDB

clock 14 August 2025 • 2 min read
Inheritance Tax reform could be 'better targeted' to protect family farms, Think Tank says

Farm Business

Inheritance Tax reform could be 'better targeted' to protect family farms, Think Tank says

The CLA said it was time for the Government to admit they had 'got it wrong' on IHT

clock 14 August 2025 • 4 min read
'Go back to the drawing board' – NAP consultation receives record response

Politics

'Go back to the drawing board' – NAP consultation receives record response

More than 3,400 farmers and industry stakeholders responded to the Nutrients Action Programme consultation process in Northern Ireland

clock 14 August 2025 • 2 min read
Pig regulations to come into force today (August 13): What pig farmers need to know

Pig

Pig regulations to come into force today (August 13): What pig farmers need to know

It follows the legislation coming into force in the dairy sector, with all pig contracts to be compliant in August 2026

clock 13 August 2025 • 3 min read
Arable land dominates land sales

Land and property

Arable land dominates land sales

clock 10 August 2025 • 2 min read
UFU raises Farming with Nature Transition Scheme issues

Environment

UFU raises Farming with Nature Transition Scheme issues

The union said it was working through growing concerns and queries about the operational aspects of the Farming with Nature Transition Scheme from its members

clock 09 August 2025 • 1 min read
AHDB looks to safeguard French market for British lamb

Sheep

AHDB looks to safeguard French market for British lamb

The levy body is expanding a campaign aimed at reinforcing UK sheep meat’s position in its biggest export market

clock 08 August 2025 • 2 min read
Bank of England announces interest rate cut

Farm Business

Bank of England announces interest rate cut

Rates have fallen to 4%, the lowest level in two years

clock 07 August 2025 • 2 min read
"Camden Council should be supporting farmers" - Criticism as Prime Minister's local council could go vegan

Politics

"Camden Council should be supporting farmers" - Criticism as Prime Minister's local council could go vegan

The Countryside Alliance have hit out at Prime Minister Keir Starmer's local council, after it was revealed that it was considering going vegan, following pressure from anti-meat campaigners

clock 07 August 2025 • 2 min read
Government doubles shotgun licence referees requirement

Farm Life

Government doubles shotgun licence referees requirement

The Home Secretary has announced changes to make firearms licencing rules more stringent

clock 05 August 2025 • 3 min read
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