Agri Policy & Regulation
New feedmill fire safety guidelines
The AIC has released a new “Control of Fire & Explosion Risks in Animal Feed Manufacturing Plants & Processes” guidance document, prepared by its Health and Safety Feed Sector Forum. Chartered safety practitioner Stephen Pope, a former HSE Inspector of Health and...
Spending Review a mixed bag for farming
The farm unions have described Chancellor of the Exchequer Rishi Sunak’s Spending Review proposals this week as a “mixed picture” for farmers. The confirmation of the government’s 2019 manifesto pledge to maintain existing levels of farm support in England until the...
Massey Feeds launches soya and palm-free dairy compounds
Independent feed manufacturer the Massey Harpers Group has launched what it believes are the first dairy compound feeds in the UK that specifically exclude soya and palm feed ingredients – those widely acknowledged to have the highest environmental impact. The...
Revised targets to cut UK farm antibiotic usage
There was a slight increase in volume of the antibiotics used to treat UK livestock in the latest year, although the trend remains downwards. Industry has revised its reduction targets, with a particular focus on cattle. The Veterinary Medicines Directorate (VMD)’s...
Farm roundtable urges Brexit certainty
With less than six weeks before the end of the Brexit transition period on 1 January 2021, the UK Farming Roundtable has stressed the importance of getting new agricultural policy right for the devolved nations. The NFU chairs the UK Farming Roundtable, which...
Agrifood chain resilience in a post-Brexit world
The AIC held its annual Agribusiness conference last week – the first in a virtual format – with speakers addressing the theme of Creating resilient and sustainable food supply chains. Keynote speaker Victoria Prentis MP, Parliamentary undersecretary at Defra opened...