All Brexit articles – Page 7
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NewsNFU Scotland says enough is enough, Brexit decisions are needed now
Speaking at last week's NFU Scotland autumn conference president, Andrew McCornick, said: "Solid outcomes determined now will define the successful future for Scotland’s farmers, producers and crofters post Brexit."He added: “We are at the end of yet another very turbulent week for UK politics and still we await resolution to ...
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NewsTough times ahead but opportunities remain
There are potentially turbulent times ahead for trade but industry must work together to ensure it is prepared for whatever the future holds was the overriding message from AHDB’s annual export conference, Global Britain. For the first time ever the event was livestreamed.Throughout the day, a line-up of experts discussed ...
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NewsCaution urged over rushed legislation following Letwin amendment
Following the passing of the Letwin amendment at the weekend by MPs the Prime Minister, Boris Johnson, appears set to try and have a meaningful vote on his renegotiated Brexit deal this week. Two major trade bodies have urged caution about rushing legislation.NFU president, Minette Batters, said: “These developments will ...
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NewsBrexit deal gathers pace – industry reaction
Prime Minister Boris Johnson has said he is very confident about getting the majority he needs to get Brexit done by his 31st October deadline.However, the PM is now in a race against the clock to sell the Brexit deal he struck yesterday with the EU to Westminster MPs, prior ...
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NewsBrexit deal agreed with EU negotiators
A deal has been agreed on Brexit between EU and UK negotiating teams in time before a meeting of European leaders.UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson: ‘We've got a great new deal that takes back control.’UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson tweeted saying: ‘We've got a great new deal that takes back ...
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NewsPrime lamb prices remain subdued
Although very similar to 2017, prime lamb prices continue to trail last year’s levels by 8%, according to the latest market analysis by Quality Meat Scotland (QMS).The number of lambs slaughtered in the UK between May and the end of August was up nearly 5%, reflecting the effect of weather ...
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NewsScotland’s beef and lamb exports top £82 million
The value of beef and lamb exports from Scotland has increased to over £82 million in the past year, according to the results of the annual exporters’ survey conducted by Quality Meat Scotland (QMS).QMS chair, Kate Rowell.Speaking at Anuga food and beverage fair in Cologne, Germany, Kate Rowell, chair of ...
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NewsNPA calls for urgent review of damaging no deal pork tariffs
The NPA has called on the Government to ditch its current no deal tariff proposals for pork, which, as they stand, could force UK producers out of business and export more of our pig production abroad.In a letter to Defra Secretary Theresa Villiers, NPA chairman Richard Lister expresses ‘grave concerns’ ...
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NewsNFU wants answers from government with 50 days to Brexit
With 50 days until Brexit, and the threat of no-deal remaining in place, there are 50 vital questions the NFU says the Government must answer to provide certainty for the future of British food and farming.Minette Batters: "“We are in turbulent political times and still face an array of possible ...
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NewsBrexit developments so far…industry reaction
It has been another week of extraordinary politics in the UK over Brexit. With the prospect of a no deal scenario to be outlawed in law the Prime Minster has now suggested he is open to an all-Ireland food standards zone to replace the backstop.Parliament will close its doors until ...
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NewsNFU calls for trade and standards commission to uphold food values post-Brexit
With only two months to go until the UK leaves the EU, the NFU is urging the government to back up its assurances to uphold British farming’s high production standards post-Brexit with firm actions.Theresa Villiers, Secretary of State for the Environment has been asked by the NFU for a clear ...
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NewsLMC and UFU returning to Belfast with Love Lamb Week
This Love Lamb Week, the Livestock and Meat Commission for Northern Ireland (LMC) and the Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) are returning to the heart of Belfast to encourage consumers to support Northern Ireland Farm Quality Assured (NIFQA) lamb.Pictured launching Love Lamb Week 2019 are, front row, from left, Scott and ...
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NewsSupermarket considers rationing small business buyers in event of No Deal Brexit
A senior executive at a major food retailer has told the BBC it is considering introducing rationing.It says it will prevent firms that have not made their own no-deal Brexit plan from using food retailers as wholesalers.He told the BBC: "One potential problem is that businesses who are struggling with ...
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NewsStrong start to the year for red meat exports
Exports of red meat and offal from the UK have enjoyed a strong start to the year with shipments surpassing 300,000 tonnes – up 13% on 2018.Jonathan Eckley.According to the latest HMRC figures, more than £711 million worth of beef, lamb and pork products were shipped around the world in ...
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NewsLord Inglewood to continue as NSA president
Elected at the 126th annual general meeting of the National Sheep Association (NSA), Lord Inglewood is set to serve for a third consecutive year as president of the UK’s dedicated sheep farming organisation.Lord Inglewood.As well as being an active member of the House of Lords, Lord Inglewood is a farmer ...
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NewsPerfect storm of supply and demand for farm gate beef prices
The recent collapse in the farm gate beef price has caused great consternation in the industry and prompted producers to call on the processing industry to take on some of the responsibility.BMPA's chief executive, Nick Allen talked to Meat Management to give his view on all the factors up and ...
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NewsUrgent action needed to protect the UK sheep industry, says NSA
With the Government now saying there is an inevitability about exiting the EU without a deal on 31st October, and ‘turbo charging’ preparations, the National Sheep Association (NSA) is calling with extreme urgency for plans to be actioned to protect the immediate future of the UK sheep industry.NSA has repeatedly ...
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NewsNo-deal Brexit; a ‘horror show’ for NI beef and lamb
Reacting to DAERA’s latest report on the ‘Size and Performance of the Northern Ireland Food and Drinks Processing Sector,’ the Livestock and Meat Commission for Northern Ireland (LMC) has warned that the beef and lamb sector must not be undermined by a damaging no-deal exit from the EU.The report has ...
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NewsTheresa Villiers is new minister at Defra
Theresa Villiers has been appointed Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs in Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s cabinet. She replaces Michael Gove.Theresa Villiers is the new Secretary of State for the Environment.Villiers served as Secretary of State for Northern Ireland from September 2012 until July 2016. Previously she ...
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NewsMeat industry reaction to Boris appointment as new prime minister
Today we learned that the next Prime Minister will be Boris Johnson MP. No doubt the new Prime Minister will be focussed on Brexit in the coming weeks. With little time left before a potential no-deal much of industry is hoping a deal can be agreed.Boris Johnson, the UK's new ...
