Farm Business

Following mounting industry pressure for Government intervention, a new fund has been announced to support English dairy farmers through the market turmoil caused by Covid-19.

Farm groups have hit out at the Government’s readiness to abandon a zero tariff trade deal with the EU.

As farmers and landowners have just weeks to request an application pack for the Mid-Tier Countryside Stewardship Scheme, Charity Shaw, of Fisher German, explains how it can provide favourable returns.

Thousands of farming families attended The Greatest Online Agricultural Show last weekend (May 2), which raised more than £16,000 for five rural charities.

Combined with the contribution made by key workers in food production it has ensured overall food security according to the latest market commentary by Quality Meat Scotland (QMS).

Covid-19’s impact on beef market volatility has brought into focus the lack of price transparency within the supply chain.

The Government is contacting businesses who may be eligible for its Self Employed Income Support Scheme (SEISS).

Industry leaders have been left disappointed by a Government push to pass the Agriculture Bill with little change to its food security measures, despite the coronavirus pandemic.

Beef farmers are reeling after the Irish Government confirmed it was paying the wages of processors’ staff, allowing cheap imports to flood the UK market. 

Fast food giant McDonald’s is to reopen 15 of its UK stores for home delivery services from May 13.