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As the coronavirus lockdown became an imminent reality, it was no surprise that milk and eggs were among the basics that many families rushed to buy, says NFU president Minette Batters.

We all want fresh calved cows to get off to a flying start, and now the latest research is showing the combination of calcium with rehydration supplements can be beneficial. Trouw Nutrition’s Isabelle England tells us more.

Honda has announced it will not supply quad bikes to the Australian market from 2021.

Industry has called for a mass ‘culture change’ within the agriculture community to deter the illegal use of mobile phones while driving.

EU farm and food chain groups have called for temporary arrangements to be put in place to protect trade with the UK in the event that a free trade deal cannot be agreed by the end of the year.

A cohort of farming organisations have united in an open letter to showcase how livestock continues to support global nutrition, high standards of food safety and public health during the coronavirus pandemic.

A Parliamentary group has called on the Government to develop a ‘UK Strategy for Abattoirs’ in order to stem the tide of small slaughterhouse closures.

Auction house Cheffins reports buoyant online bidding for its first machinery sale to be held at its Sutton machinery sale site, since lockdown began nearly two months ago. Alex Heath rounds up the key prices.

North Yorkshire police have arrested a man in relation to a series of thefts from rural premises, after a stolen van with false plates was stopped.