Farm Business

Despite a dip in its 2020 pre-tax profits, Meadow Foods continued to perform well in a challenging marketplace.

A refreshed Countryside Code has been launched by Natural England (NE) and Natural Resources Wales (NRW) for its 70 year anniversary to help the public enjoy the countryside in a safe and respectful way.

With spring work well underway the demand for spare parts for vital machinery is inevitably reaching a seasonal peak but there are signs that stocks are running low and costs are rising.

Despite a dip in its 2020 pre-tax profits, Meadow Foods continued to ‘perform well in a challenging marketplace’.

Crop condition across Europe and the Black Sea will be a key focus as crops enter key production phases.

Members will also receive their member premium on April 20

Asda suppliers could face pressure as the retailer plans to slash £100 million off products in a bid to compete with discounters. Jez Fredenburgh reports.

Almost one third of dairy farmers would consider leaving the industry due to a lack of labour, a new survey by the Royal Association of British Dairy Farmers (RABDF) has revealed.

The Food, Farming and Countryside Commission (FFCC) has called on Government to establish an Agroecology Development Bank to kickstart a ‘rural transformation’.

The Ministry of Defence (MoD) has suggested vegetarian options will help the Armed Forces to go greener, alongside electric tanks.