Agri Policy & Regulation
Dairy UK explains forest-free feed policy
Milk processor trade association Dairy UK has added further detail to its earlier announcement that all feeds supplied into the UK dairy supply chain that contain forest-risk commodities will be expected to meet recognised...
New AIC Scotland policy manager
The Agricultural Industries Confederation (AIC) has appointed former member of the Westminster and Scottish Parliaments Douglas Ross as its new policy manager for AIC Scotland. Mr Ross started his career in dairy farming after...
Dawn Meats lowers carbon emissions
Irish beef processor Dawn Meats, trading as Dunbia in the UK, has reported a 77% absolute reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions across its operations in Ireland and the UK. The new level is an improvement on the 63% reported in 2024....
SFI 2026 budget runs out within six hours
The rapid closure of the main 2026 Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) window this week, as the available budget was met within six hours of its opening, has caused farmer frustration and anger. Industry leaders stress that future...
SFI debacle undervalues England’s environment: Comment
With a reshuffled Defra team under new prime minister Andy Burnham, there was optimism for a reset in relations between the farming industry and the Labour government after the inheritance tax row. But this week’s Sustainable Farming...
FEFAC warns of 20% soyameal shortfall
The combined effect of the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR), European drought and military disruption to Black Sea trade flows could reduce Europe’s feed soya supplies by 20% in the 2026/2027 marketing year, warns European feed...