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Thursday, May 16, 2013
NFU President: Challenge MPs on CAP
UK - NFU President Peter Kendall has stressed there are five key points farmers should raise with their MPs to ensure English farmers are not disadvantaged against their colleagues in Europe – or in neighbouring parts of the UK. ...
UK - NFU President Peter Kendall has stressed there are five key points farmers should raise with their MPs to ensure English farmers are not disadvantaged against their colleagues in Europe – or in neighbouring parts of the UK. ...
Profit and Welfare Crucial for Pig and Poultry
UK - The pig and poultry sectors have invested millions on new welfare systems and it is essential that these farmers can now run their businesses at a profit, NFU President Peter Kendall told the industry yesterday (Wednesday)....
UK - The pig and poultry sectors have invested millions on new welfare systems and it is essential that these farmers can now run their businesses at a profit, NFU President Peter Kendall told the industry yesterday (Wednesday)....
Wednesday, May 15, 2013
Survey Suggests Rural Economy 'Spiralling Towards Recession'
UK - Rising unemployment, shrinking profits and plummeting confidence in countryside businesses has thrown the rural economy to the brink of a further recession, according to a new survey by the Country Land and Business Association (CLA) and Smiths Gore....
UK - Rising unemployment, shrinking profits and plummeting confidence in countryside businesses has thrown the rural economy to the brink of a further recession, according to a new survey by the Country Land and Business Association (CLA) and Smiths Gore....
Taste of Success for Kelly Bronze
UK - The Kelly Bronze turkey has won the Taste of Excellence Award at the Pig & Poultry Marketing Awards at the London Marriott County Hall by the River Thames. ...
UK - The Kelly Bronze turkey has won the Taste of Excellence Award at the Pig & Poultry Marketing Awards at the London Marriott County Hall by the River Thames. ...
Thursday, May 09, 2013
NFU Joins European Coalition to Demand Fair Treatment
UK - The NFU has joined a coalition of farmers’ organisations from Germany, France, the Netherlands, Belgium, Finland and Denmark to fight against CAP proposals that could result in significant reductions to farmers’ direct payments. ...
UK - The NFU has joined a coalition of farmers’ organisations from Germany, France, the Netherlands, Belgium, Finland and Denmark to fight against CAP proposals that could result in significant reductions to farmers’ direct payments. ...
Wednesday, May 08, 2013
Business Summit Aims to Help Farmers
UK - Major banks, farming charities and farming representatives will meet today (8 May) at a landmark summit called by Environment Secretary, Owen Paterson....
UK - Major banks, farming charities and farming representatives will meet today (8 May) at a landmark summit called by Environment Secretary, Owen Paterson....
Monday, May 06, 2013
Poultry Meat: Best Value Food
UK - Over the last two decades, poultry prices have risen at the slowest rate of 35 different food categories, and have increased at only half their average rate, new analysis by the British Poultry Council (BPC) shows....
UK - Over the last two decades, poultry prices have risen at the slowest rate of 35 different food categories, and have increased at only half their average rate, new analysis by the British Poultry Council (BPC) shows....
Wednesday, May 01, 2013
2012 Weather Dents Farming’s Bottom Line
UK - Figures released yesterday (30 April) reveal the major impact on farm income, played by terrible weather throughout 2012....
UK - Figures released yesterday (30 April) reveal the major impact on farm income, played by terrible weather throughout 2012....
Thursday, April 25, 2013
Call for United Front on Poultry Welfare
UK - Finding ways to promote the high welfare standards of British poultry production should help boost sales of home-produced chicken meat in the wake of the horsemeat scandal, according to a leading poultry producer. ...
UK - Finding ways to promote the high welfare standards of British poultry production should help boost sales of home-produced chicken meat in the wake of the horsemeat scandal, according to a leading poultry producer. ...
Wednesday, April 24, 2013
NFU: Put Profitability Back into British Farming
UK - The NFU has called on Tesco to help bring profitability back to British farming and put more British food on British plates after the commercial director for the retailer, Kevin Grace, addressed NFU Council yesterday (23 April)....
UK - The NFU has called on Tesco to help bring profitability back to British farming and put more British food on British plates after the commercial director for the retailer, Kevin Grace, addressed NFU Council yesterday (23 April)....
Monday, April 22, 2013
Devenish Nutrition Increases Presence in GB Market
UK - Devenish Nutrition, the agri-technology company headquartered in Belfast, has taken another significant stride into the GB market with the acquisition of Hi Peak Feeds Ltd, the leading multi-species specialist organic feed manufacturer based near...
UK - Devenish Nutrition, the agri-technology company headquartered in Belfast, has taken another significant stride into the GB market with the acquisition of Hi Peak Feeds Ltd, the leading multi-species specialist organic feed manufacturer based near...
Monday, April 08, 2013
Egg Business Noble Foods Considers Sale
UK - The owners of Noble Foods are considering a £400 million sale of the UK’s largest egg producer business. ...
UK - The owners of Noble Foods are considering a £400 million sale of the UK’s largest egg producer business. ...
Tuesday, April 02, 2013
Ethics, Antibiotics, Consumer Opinion Shaping Buying Decisions
ANALYSIS - The ethics of meat production are issues that many consumers decide upon away from the supermarket, but as soon as they enter the store other driving factors take over, writes Chris Harris....
ANALYSIS - The ethics of meat production are issues that many consumers decide upon away from the supermarket, but as soon as they enter the store other driving factors take over, writes Chris Harris....
Thursday, March 21, 2013
BPC Responds to 2013 Budget
UK - Caroline Leroux, Head of External Relations at the British Poultry Council, said that the council is pleased with the recognition of the vital role that apprenticeships play in promoting growth and improving skills. ...
UK - Caroline Leroux, Head of External Relations at the British Poultry Council, said that the council is pleased with the recognition of the vital role that apprenticeships play in promoting growth and improving skills. ...
2013 Budget 'Will Help Farmers'
UK - Announcements in the Budget to cut national insurance bills and scrap fuel duty will go some way in helping farm businesses deal with spiralling costs, the NFU....
UK - Announcements in the Budget to cut national insurance bills and scrap fuel duty will go some way in helping farm businesses deal with spiralling costs, the NFU....
Monday, March 18, 2013
Growing CAP Coalition Warns of Threat to English Farmers from Government
UK - The largest ever coalition of British farming organisations has sent an open letter urging the Government not to damage English farming and domestic food production by treating English farmers unfairly in the new CAP....
UK - The largest ever coalition of British farming organisations has sent an open letter urging the Government not to damage English farming and domestic food production by treating English farmers unfairly in the new CAP....
Friday, March 15, 2013
Can Myths over Antimicrobial Resistance be Broken?
ANALYSIS - Consumer perceptions of how livestock is reared for meat have been shaped by misconceptions and misunderstanding, writes Chris Harris....
ANALYSIS - Consumer perceptions of how livestock is reared for meat have been shaped by misconceptions and misunderstanding, writes Chris Harris....
BPC, Morrisons and Cross-party Group Deliver Petition to Treasury
UK - The British Poultry Council (BPC), Morrisons and a cross party group of MPs delivered a petition of over 50,000 signatures to the Treasury on Wednesday, 13 March. ...
UK - The British Poultry Council (BPC), Morrisons and a cross party group of MPs delivered a petition of over 50,000 signatures to the Treasury on Wednesday, 13 March. ...
Thursday, March 14, 2013
Greens Label CAP Reforms as 'Agri-business as Usual'
UK - Greens in the European Parliament have slammed proposed reforms of the Common Agricultural Policy....
UK - Greens in the European Parliament have slammed proposed reforms of the Common Agricultural Policy....
CAP: Labour MEPs Disappointed by Overall Lack of Radical Reform
UK - Following votes in the European Parliament on the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) yesterday (13 March), Labour MEP Brian Simpson welcomed the greater transparency on agriculture spending but said he would have liked to see much more radical reform...
UK - Following votes in the European Parliament on the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) yesterday (13 March), Labour MEP Brian Simpson welcomed the greater transparency on agriculture spending but said he would have liked to see much more radical reform...
Monday, March 11, 2013
Rotisserie Chicken Sales Fall Following Introduction of VAT
UK - New figures from the British Poultry Council show that sales of rotisserie chicken have been seriously affected by the government’s introduction of VAT on hot foodstuffs from 1 October 2012. ...
UK - New figures from the British Poultry Council show that sales of rotisserie chicken have been seriously affected by the government’s introduction of VAT on hot foodstuffs from 1 October 2012. ...
Monday, March 04, 2013
Why is UK Lagging Behind on On-farm Anaerobic Digestion?
ANALYSIS - The use of on-farm renewable energy and anaerobic digestion is commonplace in Continental Europe, particularly in countries such as Germany and Denmark, but some countries such as the UK are lagging behind, writes Chris Harris....
ANALYSIS - The use of on-farm renewable energy and anaerobic digestion is commonplace in Continental Europe, particularly in countries such as Germany and Denmark, but some countries such as the UK are lagging behind, writes Chris Harris....
Friday, March 01, 2013
NFU Conference: Next CAP Should Include Young Entrants Scheme
UK - The next CAP should take into consideration the future generations to ensure the long-term security of the farming industry, the NFU Next Generation Policy Forum told a packed break out session at NFU conference this week....
UK - The next CAP should take into consideration the future generations to ensure the long-term security of the farming industry, the NFU Next Generation Policy Forum told a packed break out session at NFU conference this week....
Wednesday, February 27, 2013
NFU: CAP Reforms Having Major Impact
UK - The current round of CAP reform negotiations are going to have a major impact on the UK farming sector, writes Chris Harris....
UK - The current round of CAP reform negotiations are going to have a major impact on the UK farming sector, writes Chris Harris....
Thursday, February 21, 2013
'Magical Experience' to Boost Farmgate Turkey Sales
UK - Future success of traditional Christmas turkey production depends on establishing clear points of difference from the major retailers, according to Paul Kelly, managing director of Farmgate Hatcheries, leading poult suppliers to this market....
UK - Future success of traditional Christmas turkey production depends on establishing clear points of difference from the major retailers, according to Paul Kelly, managing director of Farmgate Hatcheries, leading poult suppliers to this market....
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