The 25th anniversary of the UK foot-and-mouth outbreak is an important moment to reflect on the lessons learnt and the ongoing significance of maintaining high standards to protect food safety and the farming industry
Paul McLaughlin says his first job is to 'listen' as he pays tribute to farmers as 'backbone of food system'
Dairy farmers continue to feel under pressure as milk prices not set to rise until summer
This week from Farmers Guardian readers: Richard Cattell, director of marketing and commercial at Red Tractor, highlights the importance of Red Tractor’s food assurance standards at a time when illegal, unregulated meat imports are increasing
Farmers given chance to feedback on proposals which seek to reduce farm audit burden and paperwork
Red Tractor suspends Hockenhull Turkeys after footage shows staff member urinating in a pen
Drive includes fresh packaging to give consumers greater choice while showcasing producer care
Pig producer issues six-point action plan following release of film footage highlighting 'unacceptable practices'
Annual City of London event set to help showcase the nation's food producers
Government agencies singled out as 'disappointing' as organisations claim it may take longer to achieve recommendations