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Monday, February 5, 2024
Plans for Wales, UK chicken farms await ministerial action after year-long pause
Plans for the establishment of 12 chicken farms in Powys, Wales, UK, are still in limbo, awaiting a decision nearly a year after the Welsh government imposed a pause on the applications, Wales Farmer reported.
Friday, February 2, 2024
UK MPs raise concerns over biosecurity risks amid food check centre relocation
A group of UK Members of Parliament has expressed apprehensions regarding the potential escalation of disease risks in the country, particularly African swine fever (ASF), due to funding cuts and the relocation of a food check centre, BBC N ...
Thursday, February 1, 2024
UK co-operative to reward beef farmers for sustainable practices through new scheme
UK consumer co-operative, the Co-operative Group Limited, or the Co-op, has launched a pilot scheme that financially rewards UK farmers in its beef supply chain for sustainable farming practices.
Tuesday, January 30, 2024
Canada and UK stop trade discussions with disagreement over dairy imports, exports
Both Canada and the United Kingdom have put a halt to their trade discussions after they couldn't come to an agreement over dairy products.
Monday, January 29, 2024
UK dairy farmers urged to prioritise lungworm vaccination
In response to a notable surge in lungworm (husk) cases in recent years, dairy farmers in the United Kingdom are being strongly advised to vaccinate youngstock and naive cattle before the upcoming 2024 grazing season, Farmers Guide reported ...
Wednesday, January 24, 2024
UK pork production in December 2023 fell by 14,300 tonnes
The United Kingdom produced 71,900 tonnes of pork in December 2023, a substantial decline of 14,300 tonnes compared to the same month the previous year, according to the latest Defra figures.
Monday, January 22, 2024
UK farmers achieve better dairy herd fertility and production
UK farmers have made significant improvements in dairy herd fertility, production and somatic cell counts (SCC), according to National Milk Records' (NMR).
Thursday, January 18, 2024
UK concerned over illegal pork imports potentially carrying ASF
United Kingdom authorities are concerned over the threat of African swine fever (ASF) entering the country through illegal pork imports, BBC News reported.
Wednesday, January 17, 2024
Consultation in Northern Ireland, UK, seeks to lower compensation for cattle with bovine tuberculosis
A consultation on reducing compensation rates for cattle with bovine tuberculosis (bTB) has begun in Northern Ireland, the United Kingdom.
Monday, January 15, 2024
UK milk deliveries show slight dip in December amid challenging conditions
In December, milk deliveries in the United Kingdom reached a total of 1,021 million litres, marking a modest decrease of 0.4% (3.5 million litres) compared to the same period last year, UK Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board repo ...
Monday, January 15, 2024
UK pork offal permitted to access Mexican market
Mexico has granted market access to UK pork offal, which could generate an estimated £18 million (US$23 million) for the United Kingdom over the next five years.
Monday, January 15, 2024
UK producers not required to change egg labelling during bird flu outbreak, based on proposal
UK producers will no longer need to change how eggs are labelled during an outbreak of avian influenza under proposals planned to support British farmers set out by the UK government on January 9.
Wednesday, January 10, 2024
UK's RSPCA to update farmed salmon standards
The UK-based nonprofit, the Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (RSPCA), has begun revising its farmed salmon standards in the face of mounting criticism of the industry.
Tuesday, January 9, 2024
Research reveals varying attitudes of UK farmers towards cell-based meat
While some UK farmers see the advances in the development of cultured, or cell-based meat, as potential competition to traditional meat production, others from the farming community have suggested it could create a premium for pasture-reare ...
Monday, January 8, 2024
UK fresh, frozen beef exports up 17% month-on-month in October last year
UK fresh and frozen beef exports rose into October 2023, with volumes up 17% month-on-month, totalling 9,692 tonnes according to HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) data.

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