Farm Business

New Kenyan agreement reflects UK's 'global reputation for excellence', says Defra

India is one of the main drivers for world dairy consumption growth, due to rising incomes and population expansion, according to AHDB

The Livestock Auctioneers Association said it recognised the move as a ‘positive step’ towards restoring confidence and normal trading activity across the regions

UK production has been ahead this year, but the rest of the world is also experiencing strong growth

Policy drift, political instability and failing support structures have pushed the sector to its most precarious point, warn leading industry figures. Farmers Guardian reports on the Hexham Mart event

A decline in feed costs has led to a drop in the cost of production whilst prices hold steady

Conference calls for greater government and consumer support to strengthen food security

The Horsham MP said the current food system makes it nearly impossible for farmers to sell food profitably outside supermarket contracts, making it incredibly difficult for people to access locally-produced food in the process

Following dramatic cuts from some dairies in November, further decreases were being announced for December prices