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The Trade Commission has the potential to do great things but it needs to be given the time and power to do so

Arable

The Trade Commission has the potential to do great things but it needs to be given the time and power to do so

The Trade and Agriculture Commission could allow Britain to lead the way in raising global standards, but it needs to be given the time and power to do so, says David Herbert, a South Welsh smallholder producing eggs and poultry.

clock 09 October 2020 • 5 min read
Minding the gap make use of this free service to navigate the BPS transition

Arable

Minding the gap make use of this free service to navigate the BPS transition

With the BPS set for extinction between now and 2028, farmers can make use of a free service to help their businesses navigate the Brexit transition, says James Dunn, technical director for business development at ADAS.

clock 09 October 2020 • 2 min read
10 tips for parasite control at housing

Livestock

10 tips for parasite control at housing

Now is the ideal time to safeguard cattle productivity over winter by reviewing parasite control given at grass and treating any parasite burdens at housing.

clock 08 October 2020 • 1 min read
Farming matters: Christopher Price - 'The decline of the local abattoir network must be addressed'

Livestock

Farming matters: Christopher Price - 'The decline of the local abattoir network must be addressed'

At this time of great change, we can look to the future of farming and our countryside with hope.

clock 08 October 2020 • 3 min read
View From The Hill: Exporters need to build confidence in British beef

Livestock

View From The Hill: Exporters need to build confidence in British beef

UK beef has landed on US soil for the first time in 24 years

clock 08 October 2020 • 2 min read

Net Zero: What it means for UK farmers

At the heart of the political change facing food producers is a move to more ‘climate friendly’ and ‘low carbon’ farming methods. This 31 page special booklet dispels the myths and misconceptions about agriculture’s role in the climate change debate.

clock 08 October 2020 • 1 min read
In your field: Thomas Carrick - 'It is sad to see the social aspects gone from marts'

Farm Life

In your field: Thomas Carrick - 'It is sad to see the social aspects gone from marts'

Sales season is in full swing and it is great to be experiencing some of the best trading conditions that I can remember.

clock 06 October 2020 • 2 min read
In your field: Rachel Coates - 'I turned into Miss Marple to catch a non-paying customer in the milk hut'

Farm Life

In your field: Rachel Coates - 'I turned into Miss Marple to catch a non-paying customer in the milk hut'

Over the past few months that I have been writing in this section, I have mentioned several times what lovely regular customers we have and I am sure most farms which sell direct to consumers will say the same.

clock 05 October 2020 • 3 min read
Young farmers focus: Rachel Murdoch - 'I knew from a young age I wanted to follow in my father's footsteps'

Farm Life

Young farmers focus: Rachel Murdoch - 'I knew from a young age I wanted to follow in my father's footsteps'

Rachel Murdoch, 27, is a shepherd on an estate in Ryedale, North Yorkshire.

clock 02 October 2020 • 2 min read
Ministers should insist our trade partners meet domestic food production standards

Arable

Ministers should insist our trade partners meet domestic food production standards

The WTO permits measures to protect the environment in certain circumstances, so Ministers should insist our future trading partners meet domestic food production standards, says Conservative peer Anne McIntosh.

clock 02 October 2020 • 3 min read