Supply chain

Here is what it means for your business

Hundreds of farmers have raised concerns in response to a Defra consultation on animal welfare reforms, warning that the proposals risk undermining the competitiveness of British livestock producers and ‘offshoring’ welfare obligations overseas

The supermarket aims to back British farmers by increasing the number of long-term agreements the supermarket has in place with British producers and horticulture suppliers

Increasing demand for healthy homegrown foods were highlighted by Tesco’s UK chief executive on the second day of the NFU conference in Birmingham, with the focus on resilience in the grocery supply chain

Auctioneer and partner at GTH, Andrew Clements on dairy’s ups and downs

The survey highlighted the need for a workable planning system and a fair, functioning supply chain to remove current barriers to growth

This week from Farmers Guardian readers: Coun Alastair Redman, Argyll and Bute, encourages people to support local farmers and producers by highlighting the economic, environmental, and community benefits of buying local food

This week from Farmers Guardian readers: Simon Britton, chair of the Society of Agriculture, discusses the need for farming to strengthen professional standards, leadership and independent expertise to support better decision-making and long-term resilience, alongside traditional industry representation

This week's opinion from throughout the world of agriculture: Joshua Hoopes, chief executive of Fevara

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