MPs from Cumbria have stated they will ’not stand back and let their precious college disappear’ in a solidarity bid to save the leading ag college from closure. 

Arla has confirmed prices for conventional and organic milk will decrease by one eurocent from May 1 bringing conventional and organic milk prices to 29.89ppl and 38.92ppl respectively.

Schools, hospitals, universities and care homes have been encouraged to sign up to the Public Sector Catering 100 (PSC100) campaign aimed at reducing the amount of meat on menus by 20 per cent, sparking industry concern.

In a bid to thank its farmer suppliers for their efforts in feeding the nation, Morrisons has announced a suite of measures to help promote products to consumers.

Farming groups have united in their response to Defra’s move to relax competition laws in dairying, calling for further measures to save the sector.

The Livestock Auctioneers’ Association has agreed with Defra and the Welsh Government some sales of breeding stock can be carried out within newly established protocols which demonstrate social distancing measures. 

Publication of Defra’s analysis on the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) review has highlighted market development and on farm productivity as key priorities for the levy board going forward.

New guidance for police officers which suggests people can drive to the countryside to exercise despite lockdown conditions has sparked alarm among rural industry bodies. 

With recent Government advice urging the public to avoid mass gatherings due to coronavirus, find out which agricultural shows, conferences and events have been affected.

A total reduction of 5ppl will see farmers supplying Medina Dairy receive 20.75ppl on all litres effective from May 1 in addition to delayed payments until May 4, rather than April 27 as previously stated.