Farm Business

A family-run dairy business has overtaken the likes of Irn Bru and Cadbury’s to become the number one Scottish food brand in Scotland.

The National Beef Association (NBA) has dismissed ‘lip-service’ from food wholesaler Booker on its support for the UK industry after finding product repeatedly ’over-labelled’ with a later best before date.

Concerns have been raised about the membership and powers of the beefed-up Trade and Agriculture Commission (TAC).

A plan to protect and improve the health of honey bees in England and Wales has been published by Defra and the Welsh Government.

Red Tractor was created 20 years ago but has come under mounting scrutiny in recent months, with an increasing number of industry voices asking if the scheme is still relevant for farmers and consumers. Abi Kay reports.

Food and farming standards have been a battleground for unions and politicians for decades, with the emergence of Brexit and Britain’s future place in the world only intensifying the debate.

The food standards debate has shown this Government must be closely watched if we are to protect our farming industry, says Leicestershire arable and beef farmer Joe Stanley.

MPs have once again said no to enshrining environment, animal welfare and food standards into law in the Agriculture Bill.

A lack of technical and financial clarity about agri-environment schemes has proved a ‘roadblock’ for farmer and landowner up-take, a new report has highlighted.

A ‘battle’ between Welsh Government and Treasury is underway to secure full funding for the country’s farmers.