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Alex Black

Alex Black

Articles by Alex Black

Farmers warned of strong winds ahead of Storm Otto

Farm Life

Farmers warned of strong winds ahead of Storm Otto

Northern parts of Scotland and the northeast of England are likely to get the strongest gusts of wind, possibly in excess of 75mph

clock 16 February 2023 • 3 min read
Arla navigates delicate balance as volatility continues

Dairy

Arla navigates delicate balance as volatility continues

Following an unprecedented year for the dairy sector, Alex Black spoke to Arla UK’s Simon Ho as the co-operative looks ahead to a volatile 2023.

clock 14 February 2023 • 3 min read
New podcast: Over the Farm Gate takes a look back at 2022

Farm Business

New podcast: Over the Farm Gate takes a look back at 2022

FG head of business Alex Black, NFU deputy president Tom Bradshaw and Savills’ national farms and estates director Charlie Paton look back at an extraordinary year

clock 13 February 2023 • 1 min read
Welcome progress on Scottish sheep worrying but more work needed

Farm Life

Welcome progress on Scottish sheep worrying but more work needed

NFU Mutual data shows the Scottish public are aware of the penalties for sheep worrying and that police are taking the issue seriously

clock 11 February 2023 • 2 min read
Cost of living crisis to hit farm incomes

Farm Life

Cost of living crisis to hit farm incomes

Higher input costs alongside a price sensitive consumer means the cost of living crisis is set to hit farm business margins hard in 2023.

clock 11 February 2023 • 3 min read
'Distracted' dog owners refuse to accept threat to livestock

Farm Life

'Distracted' dog owners refuse to accept threat to livestock

Nearly two thirds of owners say they let their dog roam off-lead in the countryside but almost four in ten admit their pets do not always come back when called

clock 10 February 2023 • 5 min read
'What type of cow produces semi-skimmed milk?' Farmers reveal funniest questions they are asked on farm

Farm Life

'What type of cow produces semi-skimmed milk?' Farmers reveal funniest questions they are asked on farm

An online survey has demonstrated how far removed some members of the public are from where their food comes from.

clock 08 February 2023 • 3 min read
What type of cow produces semi-skimmed milk? Farmers reveal funniest questions they are asked on farm

Farm Life

What type of cow produces semi-skimmed milk? Farmers reveal funniest questions they are asked on farm

An online survey has demonstrated how far removed some members of the public are from where their food comes from.

clock 08 February 2023 • 3 min read
Lidl makes £4bn investment in British food

Farm Business

Lidl makes £4bn investment in British food

Lidl has announced a £4bn investment into British food businesses in the 2023 financial year, describing British farmers as paramount to the success of our business.

clock 05 February 2023 • 2 min read
Rapid milk price drops cause concern

Dairy

Rapid milk price drops cause concern

Processors have been announcing March prices with Muller dropping 3ppl

clock 03 February 2023 • 3 min read
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