After more than 60 years of market management and political manipulation, British farming is free to make its own choices – provided it can get over the current crisis. That’s…
Working together to improve efficiencies and tackle the threat of disease were hot topics at the British Pig & Poultry Fair on 14 May. Both avian influenza (AI) and African…
Demand for eggs and poultry meat is strong and growing – so there are plenty of opportunities in each sector. But pig producers are facing a downturn – and there…
The UK will soon start to see real impacts of the crisis in the Gulf, and the Government needs to act now to ensure continued access to food. That’s according to the Central Association of Agricultural Valuers, which warns that access to fuel may need to be prioritised to avoid crops rotting in fields this summer and enable autumn sowing.
Farming and the rural business sector are under tremendous pressure right now – and need careful, balanced policies if they are to remain viable. That’s according to the Central Association…
The Central Association of Agricultural Valuers (CAAV) is urging the Government to introduce a one-off Soil Improvement and Resilience Scheme following disruptions from the Gulf War.