Dairy

Despite a slight quarterly currency adjustment of -0.15ppl, Arla on-account prices for conventional and organic milk will remain unchanged for April 2020.

In a bid to beat the Covid-19 lockdown and counter numerous show cancellations, an online agricultural show has been organised which promises fun for all the family.

Plaid Cymru has called on the Welsh Government to put on hold its plans to introduce new water regulations until the coronavirus epidemic is under control.

Agricultural supply networks say they have seen no evidence of stockpiling amid the Covid-19 panic, despite anecdotal reports.

Further guidance has been issued by the Livestock Auctioneers Association (LAA) and the Institute of Auctioneers and Appraisers in Scotland (IAAS) to inform farmers on stricter livestock mart procedures during Covid-19.

With 40 per cent of food eaten out of the home in the UK, the Government’s decision to close pubs and restaurants will have a major impact on demand.

Farm groups have praised Channel 5 for its ‘excellent’ depiction of the UK dairy industry, after the broadcaster took an accurate look behind the scenes of a dairy farm.

Maximise energy in your grass and ‘lock-in’ as much as possible when you turn it into silage. New research points the way.

There are currently no plans to cancel any statutory requirement for bovine TB testing in Britain in light of the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic. 

The fast food giant has announced its decision to close its 1,350 UK stores from March 23 to negate the spread of the virus.