Livestock

The NFU has issued a reminder to farmers that a number of livestock systems will be unavailable during the first weekend of November.

Industry chiefs have warned there could be 50 per cent fewer turkeys available this Christmas as the sector battles the largest ever outbreak of Avian Influenza (AI). By Hannah Binns and Ewan Pate.

Entries were up on the year at the All Britain All Breeds Calf Show held at the East of England Showground, Peterborough.

No let up in high fertiliser prices can be expected this year or next, as growers around the world compete for depleted supplies.

New Defra Secretary Ranil Jayawardena has identified the Gulf, India and South East Asia as export markets which will provide farmers with a greater return for British meat.

Christmas meat supplies could be under threat if proposed action by the Food Standards Association (FSA) goes ahead.

Animal welfare and public health concerns have been raised in Northern Ireland (NI), as post-Brexit rules are set to leave the country facing the loss of around half of its veterinary medicines.

The National Pig Association is urging the Government to introduce essential reforms across the pork supply chain to avert the collapse of the industry and protect the UK’s food security.

Exports of Welsh lamb to new markets have rocketed by 227 per cent, demonstrating ’real appetite’ for renowned red meat brands, Hybu Cig Cymru (HCC) chair Catherine Smith has said.

The Government has announced all bird keepers in England, Scotland and Wales must implement strict biosecurity measures to stop Avian Influenza (AI) spreading.