Farm Business

The UK’s largest cheesemaking plant is facing a ‘substantial’ fine after admitting to causing 21 incidents of pollution and permit breaches.

It means the cheesemaker has delivered rises worth 9ppl across the three months of May, June and July

It means the cheesemaker has delivered rises worth 9ppl across the three months of May, June and July

With grain prices reacting to every political development following the Russian invasion of Ukraine, Alex Black spoke to CRM AgriCommodities James Bolesworth about the industry’s increased appetite for market information.

Higher prices for sheep and cattle have provided a boost for carcase conformation as a strong trade continues to offer some respite for farmers from rising input costs, according to Hybu Cig Cymru (HCC).

Beak trimming is currently necessary for hens in all systems of production to avoid injurious feather-pecking and occasional cannibalism, British Egg Industry Council chief executive Mark Williams has said.

The issue of food security is set to be bumped up the agenda in Westminster, with the creation of a new All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG). Emma Penny and Abi Kay reports.

The processor said it was doing everything it can to support its farmers and protect the security of milk supply for customers. 

Defra has rejected calls to apologise after three researchers hit out at Government criticism of a paper which claimed badger culls have had no effect in reducing incidence of TB in cattle.

Farmers attending this year’s National Beef Association (NBA)’s Beef Expo were left intimidated by balaclava-wearing protestors, who hurled ‘vulgar’ abuse and took part in ‘aggressive filming’.