Farm Business

International Trade Secretary Liz Truss will formally launch the Trade and Agriculture Commission at an event in Whitehall tomorrow (Tuesday July 28).

The Food and Drink Sector Council (FDSC) has called on Government to delay ‘business as usual’ legislation and consultations while the sector focuses on recovering from the coronavirus pandemic.

Various processors have announced upwards moves in milk prices as Covid-19 lockdown measures continue to ease further.

After one of the quietest ever periods for farm sales, the market is bouncing back, partly driven by city buyers looking for rural isolation in the wake of lockdown.

Around 15,250 Scottish farmers and crofters will shortly receive £6.39m ahead of schedule under the Financial Discipline Mechanism.

Video-sharing website TikTok has investigated several ’dangerous’ driving videos produced by young farmers. 

An ‘open’ and ‘honest’ review of KFC’s poultry supply chain has been launched to help hold the fast food giant and their suppliers accountable on chicken welfare.

Tributes have been paid to farmer and Love Lamb Week founder Rachel Lumley who has died, aged 37.

UK agricultural exports are facing the prospect of crippling EU tariffs from the end of this year, with the Government said to be ‘close to abandoning hope’ of reaching a trade deal with the bloc.

Leading figures within the agricultural sector have highlighted mental health awareness training for individuals and businesses should be ‘compulsory’, in an effort to help those struggling within rural communities.