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Some dairy market stability despite squeezed coffee shop sales

Some dairy market stability despite squeezed coffee shop sales

10 Aug 202004:39
The dairy market continues to stabilise after the turmoil of the early part of the coronavirus crisis. New figures show dairy products were a lockdown favourite.
Businessdairy
Farmer struck down with Covid-19 warns others to 'take it seriously'

Farmer struck down with Covid-19 warns others to 'take it seriously'

08 Aug 202004:47
A farmer has warned about the danger of complacency when it comes to Covid-19.
Businessfarm life
First Milk to increase its September milk price by 0.5ppl

First Milk to increase its September milk price by 0.5ppl

07 Aug 202014:20
The processor has announced it will increase its September 2020 milk price by 0.5ppl, taking its liquid standard litre price to 27.25ppl.
Businessdairy
Keeping an eye on the grain market - August 6 update

Keeping an eye on the grain market - August 6 update

07 Aug 202011:36
The UK markets are watching for any signs of bigger crops.
arableBusinessCropsDatahubPrices & trends
Welsh Government consults on BPS simplifications ahead of planned phase out

Welsh Government consults on BPS simplifications ahead of planned phase out

07 Aug 202011:01
The Welsh Government has proposed a number of simplifications to the way the Basic Payment Scheme (BPS) operates ahead of its planned phase out.
arableBrexitBusinessCAP reformdairyFundingLegislationlivestockPoliticsWales
Muller Direct pricing model is ‘fundamentally flawed’ - MMG

Muller Direct pricing model is ‘fundamentally flawed’ - MMG

06 Aug 202016:21
The Muller Milk Group said the 12 month anniversary of a 25.25ppl standard litre liquid base price was ’not one to be celebrated’
BusinessCoronavirusdairyPrices & trends
Farmers reminded to store ammonium nitrate safely after Beirut explosion

Farmers reminded to store ammonium nitrate safely after Beirut explosion

05 Aug 202016:26
Unsafely stored fertiliser caused a major explosion in Lebanon on Tuesday
AdvicearableBusinessCrop protectionFarm safety
BVA calls for farmers to benefit from earned recognition approach to tackling TB

BVA calls for farmers to benefit from earned recognition approach to tackling TB

05 Aug 202009:19
The BVA has called for farmers to benefit from increased compensation, longer testing intervals and greater opportunities to trade if they participate in a proposed TB earned recognition scheme.
Animal Health and WelfareBeefBovine TBBusinessdairylivestockPolitics
Hide values drop 60-70 per cent in five years

Hide values drop 60-70 per cent in five years

05 Aug 202004:35
The poor trade for previously sought cattle and sheep hides is having an impact on farmgate returns, with Quality Meat Scotland estimating that cattle hides have dropped in value by 60 per cent and sheep skins by 70 per cent over five years.
BusinesslivestockPrices & trendssheep
Farmer's angst after council lifts Covid-19 restriction on footpaths

Farmer's angst after council lifts Covid-19 restriction on footpaths

04 Aug 202017:12
A farmer has branded a council’s decision to lift a public rights of way (PROW) block on two pathways which cut through his land a ‘shocking oversight’.
BusinessCoronavirusfarm life
Planning shake up needs to work for the countryside

Planning shake up needs to work for the countryside

04 Aug 202014:52
The Government has revealed plans for some houses to receive automatic planning permission as it looks to ‘build, build, build’
BusinessLand and propertyLegislationPolitics
Proposed sale of Glenridding Common to the JMT prompts fresh rewilding fears

Proposed sale of Glenridding Common to the JMT prompts fresh rewilding fears

04 Aug 202007:00
A proposal by the Lake District National Park Authority (LDNPA) to sell Glenridding Common has prompted fears that the area could be used as a testbed for rewilding.
BusinessEnglandEnvironmentlivestockuplandsWildlife
Rural crime cost reaches its highest level in eight years totalling £54 million

Rural crime cost reaches its highest level in eight years totalling £54 million

04 Aug 202000:15
Rural crime has hit its highest cost level in eight years totalling £54 million in 2019, an almost nine per cent rise, new data from NFU Mutual has revealed.
BusinessCoronavirusRural crime
Eligibility concerns sees poor uptake of Government’s Covid-19 dairy support scheme

Eligibility concerns sees poor uptake of Government’s Covid-19 dairy support scheme

03 Aug 202017:40
Figures from the Rural Payments Agency (RPA) have revealed only 55 English dairy farmers have received payment since the Government scheme opened for applications in mid-June.
BusinessCoronavirusdairy
Lockdown beer turned into pig feed

Lockdown beer turned into pig feed

03 Aug 202014:45
Publicans are being urged to look at sustainable alternatives to dispose of waste beer, including animal feed
BusinessCoronaviruslivestockNutritionPig
Ministers pressed on whether UK farmers will be compensated if undercut by US deal

Ministers pressed on whether UK farmers will be compensated if undercut by US deal

03 Aug 202013:56
A House of Lords committee has written to the Trade Secretary to ask what kind of compensation the Government will offer to UK farmers if they are undercut as a result of a US trade deal.
arableBrexitBusinessLegislationlivestockPoliticstrade
Elanco completes Bayer Animal Health acquisition

Elanco completes Bayer Animal Health acquisition

03 Aug 202013:06
The transaction was valued at $6.89 billion (£5.14bn)
BusinesslivestockNutrition
United Nations deletes anti-meat post after global backlash

United Nations deletes anti-meat post after global backlash

30 Jul 202013:00
A global industry backlash has led the United Nations (UN) to delete its tweet claiming the meat industry was responsible for more greenhouse gas emissions than oil companies.  
BusinessClimate Change
Ex-offenders could help bridge farm work gap in new recruitment initiative

Ex-offenders could help bridge farm work gap in new recruitment initiative

30 Jul 202012:25
A new recruitment initiative will aim to connect growers with ex-offenders in an innovative bid to address labour shortfalls within the country’s horticultural sector.
arableBusinessCropsHorticulture
Sainsbury's criticised over beef demands on dairy group

Sainsbury's criticised over beef demands on dairy group

30 Jul 202011:12
Sainsbury’s has been accused of market manipulation after it told its dairy farmers to use two specific Aberdeen-Angus bulls for 20 per cent of all beef calves born on-farm in a 12-month period.
Businessdairy

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