International Trends
Environment Agency Opposes Egg Firm’s £9m Expansion
The Environment Agency has joined opponents to a multi-million-pound free range egg development planned by Fridays. The Kent based company,...
Defra to Launch £12m Farming Innovation Pathways Fund
Defra will launch a new research and development competition looking to create new farm-focused innovations to make the industry greener....
‘Increased Productivity, Solution to Food Insecurity
The Federal Government has been advised to support farmers with critical infrastructure to increase productivity in the food sector, rather...
Defra to Hold Urgent Talks with Pig Sector Amid ‘Perfect Storm’
The government has agreed to hold an urgent meeting with pig sector bodies to discuss the 'perfect storm' currently impacting...
Tomato Growers Explore New Sensor Tech to Boost Yield
Tomato growers across the UK are collaborating with researchers to explore new sensor technology which could significantly boost yields. Growers...
Key UK port warns importation of breeding livestock could halt unless ‘essential’ funding provided
The importation of livestock for breeding into the UK could be completely halted within months if the Government does not...