TheCattleSite Latest News: United Kingdom
25 May 2021
Flexitarianism declined in the UK during COVID-19, says market data AHDB is exploring the needs of flexitarians in meat and dairy markets after diets shifted during the pandemic. ...
24 May 2021
BMPA warns that the devil is in the detail regarding the UK-Australia trade deal Despite reassurances that the UK's beef industry will be unscathed under the parameters of the Australia-UK free trade agreement, the British Meat Processors Association (BMPA) believes that sector will be negatively impacted....
Attention agri-tech start-ups: entries now open for Tesco's Agri T-Jam 2021The Tesco Agri T-Jam 2021 competition is accepting entries and will connect agri-tech innovators with the leading UK retailer's supply chain....
23 May 2021
RABI to create 24/7 helpline for UK farmers and their families Responding to the increasing demand from farming people, RABI is extending its freephone helpline this autumn, to provide the farming community with a 24-hour service....
21 May 2021
UK meat exports make a splash in Asian marketsThe Far East has helped bolster the UK's red meat export industry as the sector contends with Brexit and the COVID-19 pandemic. ...
20 May 2021
UK farming groups respond to lump sum exit payment consultationThe National Farmers Union (NFU) and Country and Land Business Association (CLA) have issued statements following the UK government proposed changes to the Basic Payments Scheme (BPS), including a proposal that would pay farmers who wish to exit the industry...
UK government publishes consultation on paying older farmers to retireThe new scheme, which hopes to encourage new entrants to the UK's farming sector by changing elements of the Basic Payment Scheme (BPS), would give farmers wishing to leave the industry a lump sum payment....
19 May 2021
Over 2,000 UK farmers have applied for the Sustainable Farming Incentive pilot More than 2,000 farmers across the United Kingdom have responded to Defra’s call for applicants for the pilot of the Sustainable Farming Incentive, due to start in October 2021....
"Fire up for summer" to support UK beef sector The AHDB is encouraging UK consumers to "fire up for summer" and opt for steaks during the summer barbeque season. ...
UK government must stand up for farmers as Australia and New Zealand trade negotiations progress, says NFUAs trade negotiations with Australia and New Zealand reach an advanced stage, farming organisations from across the UK have urged the government to remain committed to its negotiating objectives and stand up for UK farmers in all of its negotiations....
Pirbright plans to progress pig, cattle health through two €3.5 million projectsTwo new projects managed and coordinated by The Pirbright Institute are designed to improve pig and cattle health through fully funded worth a total of €3.5 million. ...
18 May 2021
CME update: live cattle futures close to unchangedUS live cattle futures ended close to unchanged on 17 May, with attempts at a bargain buying rally fizzling out after hitting some key resistance points....
"Test Don't Guess" to control roundworm and liver fluke in ruminants A new animation from the Moredun Institute showcases "Test Don't Guess", a fun way to learn about parasite monitoring to improve livestock health and performance. ...
UK gears up for COP26 by showcasing green credentialsUK ministers are touring the nation to learn about the country's green future ahead of the COP26 climate change conference in Glasgow....
17 May 2021
Harper Adams welcomes new chair for Sustainable Beef ProductionAn award-winning livestock sustainability consultant and animal scientist has begun a new role – as Harper Adams University’s ABP Chair in Sustainable Beef Production....
Newly introduced UK legislation formally recognizes animal sentienceThe UK's proposed Animal Welfare (Sentience) Bill will formally recognize that animals are sentient beings and establish a committee that considers animal welfare when making policy decisions....
16 May 2021
RABI encourages farmers to take #5for5 this Mental Health Awareness WeekAs Mental Health Awareness Week 2021 kicks off, RABI is asking the farming community to try to find time to take five minutes to reach out to five friends and check how they’re getting on....
14 May 2021
UK livestock disease research center receives funding boostScotland's Rural College (SRUC) to invest £500,000 to upgrade its research facilities at St Boswells....
13 May 2021
EU and Northern Ireland risk being cut off from vital UK meat trade, says BMPA Nick Allen from the British Meat Processors Association (BMPA) writes that the post-Brexit meat export system threatens to cut off the UK's trade with the European Union and Northern Ireland. ...
UK NFU calls for strengthened trade standards as part of Action Plan for Animal WelfareThe National Farmers Union has welcomed the recent raft of animal welfare measures proposed by the government, but says that the improved standards should apply to both imported and domestic goods. ...
12 May 2021
UK to ban live animal exports for slaughter as part of welfare planBritain said on 12 May it would ban the live export of animals for slaughter and fattening, explore prohibiting the sale of foie gras and formally recognize animals as sentient beings as part of a post-Brexit welfare plan....
UK farmers gear up for #AgriLeadershipWeek on 17 to 21 MayA new cross-organization campaign with AHDB, Nuffield Farming Scholarships and other key stakeholders hopes to raise awareness of pan-industry leadership training across the agricultural career spectrum....
10 May 2021
UK farm groups call for urgent adoption of "dual" GHG accounting to address methane emissions from livestock Opportunities to create climate cooling by changing management of UK livestock could be lost if the way the UK accounts for its greenhouse gas emissions is not addressed urgently....
06 May 2021
What role will data play in the future of beef farms?Agricultural software specialist Farmplan explains that data solutions can help farmers keep pace with the rapid change of UK agriculture. ...
05 May 2021
Pirbright researchers hope to tackle cattle disease with two new projectsThe Pirbright Institute has earmarked €3.5 million for two projects designed to improve pig and cattle health. ...
How can global agriculture approach net zero?The agriculture industry and supply chains need to be more unified to achieve net zero climate goal, say experts at BSAS conference. ...
04 May 2021
BSAS explores what future beef farms need to look like An interactive conference session with the British Society of Animal Science (BSAS) brought a range of experts from the beef industry together to share their thoughts on the future of the industry. ...
03 May 2021
UK beef sector courts US market in virtual event seriesHigh quality offerings from the UK's red meat sector will take center stage next month in a series of virtual events targeting the US foodservice market....
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