Livestock
NFU report highlights the importance of soil
A new report from the NFU says that investing in the health of the nation’s soil is a key cornerstone to help the UK ensure the future of sustainable food production, meet its ambitious net zero commitments and deliver for the...
Carbon Trust certification for Noble’s organic egg brand
Noble Foods, the UK’s largest integrated egg producer and supplier, has achieved carbon neutral certification from the Carbon Trust for its Purely Organic brand. The company says the brand, the fastest growing across its portfolio,...
AHDB warns on livestock farm margin pressure
The latest AHDB Livestock Outlook report predicts an increase in UK beef and lamb production over the next six months, but a contraction in national pigmeat and milk output. But the Board warns that all...
Soymeal protesters blockade Avara feed mill
Extinction Rebellion activists blockaded a feed mill near Hereford on Monday July 25th, in a protest that appeared to be about imported soymeal and pollution of the River Wye. A handful of protestors are reported to have gathered...
Kynetec expands into Brazil
Kynetec, the UK-based agriculture and animal health data analyst and insights business, has grown its footprint in Brazil through the acquisition of the Spark agency. Spark, which was established in 2013 near Sao Paulo, has...
Defra consults over pig supply chain unfairness
Defra has opened a consultation on contractual practice in the UK pig sector, with the findings intended to help improve fairness and transparency in the industry. The Department says the review is prompted by the pig sector's...