Farm Business

Grocery sales in the UK have accelerated as the restrictions tighten again although there was limited evidence of stockpiling as seen in March.

I am a naturally optimistic person. I can usually find some sort of silver lining to most clouds and, currently, the livestock sector is feeling pretty good.

Pressure is mounting on the Government to make country of origin labelling on menus in foodservice mandatory.

Chicken producer Pilgrim’s Pride is set to pay a $110.5 million (£85.3m) fine after agreeing a plea with the US Department of Justice, following an investigation into price-fixing.

I do wonder if ‘Cheshire maize’ isn’t a perfect illustration of the eternal optimism of farmers.

The Association of Independent Meat Suppliers (AIMS) has called on Ministers to extend Covid rules for seasonal workers in the horticulture sector to staff on turkey processing sites in the run-up to Christmas.

The Chancellors decision to allocate funding to Government departments for just one year, instead of the usual three, has been described as hugely concerning for farming.

EU farmers who refuse to participate in new eco-schemes to benefit the environment, mitigate climate change or improve animal welfare are set to see their direct payments slashed under proposed new CAP rules.

The NFU has expressed its ‘disappointment’ that outgoing Red Tractor chairwoman Baroness Neville-Rolfe voted against an amendment to the Agriculture Bill which would have strengthened parliamentary scrutiny of future trade de

Second homes, holiday lets and the availability of affordable property for rural residents are in the spotlight in Wales and Scotland.