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NewsGovernment "must reduce regulatory burdens" as inflation falls - FDF
The Food and Drink Federation (FDF) has responded to the latest Office for National Statistics (ONS) figures on food price inflation in January 2024.ONS reported that food inflation had fallen for 10 consecutive months.The latest ONS figures show that the consumer prices index (CPI) remained unchanged at 4% in January, ...
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NewsPoultry producers face "uncertain future" - NFU survey
The National Farmers' Union (NFU) has carried out a survey looking at poultry production over the last two years, revealing that producers face an "uncertain future" without greater Government support and supply chain reform.The NFU survey looked at the impact of the past two years on poultry production and farmers' ...
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NewsIndustry labels proposed immigration rules as "anti-growth" for the UK
Food industry stakeholders have joined Scotland Food & Drink in writing to Home Secretary James Cleverly MP, calling for Government to rethink proposed UK immigration rules.John Davidson, CEO of NFU Scotland, joined industry stakeholders to address Government.The National Farmers' Union (NFU) Scotland has joined Quality Meat Scotland, Salmon Scotland, Seafood ...
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NewsFirst Minister Humza Yousaf announces Scottish agriculture funding commitments
First Minister of Scotland Humza Yousaf spoke at the National Farmers' Union (NFU) Scotland conference, unveiling the Government's funding commitment to Scottish agriculture.First Minister Humza Yousaf addressed delegates before joining NFU President Martin Kennedy and Scottish Rural Affairs Minister Mairi Gougeon on the discussion panel.First Minister Yousaf responded to NFU ...
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NewsAIMS backs new livestock worrying legislation
Government has announced new legislation aiming to reduce livestock worrying, with the Association of Independent Meat Suppliers (AIMS) backing the measures.AIMS urged its members to write to MPs and ensure the new livestock worrying legislation was "robust".Under the Dogs (Protection of Livestock) (Amendment) Bill - a Private Members' Bill sponsored ...
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NewsMPs concerned over disease risks following new Dover SPS checks
Concerns have been raised by MPs that the movement of a Dover food health check centre to Sevington will raise the risks of disease, with the Efra Committee expressing "serious concerns" in a letter to Defra.Chair of the EFRA Committee, Sir Robert Goodwill MP. | Image credit: UK Parliament.Defra previously ...
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NewsStormont update: "Costs of 'not for EU' labelling would be significant", says FDF
Following the Democratic Unionist Party's (DUP) announcement that Northern Ireland will return to a power sharing Government, the Food and Drink Federation (FDF) has issued a response statement from chief executive Karen Betts.Karen Betts, chief executive of the FDF.After operating without a devolved Government for two years, Northern Ireland's Stormont ...
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NewsTrade bodies voice concerns on BTOM
Members of industry have issued statements regarding the implementation of the Border Target Operating Model (BTOM), voicing concerns that some businesses may not be fully prepared for the new controls.The post-Brexit Border Target Operating Model came into effect on Wednesday 31st January 2024.The new border checks came into effect at ...
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NewsNSA "alarmed" by findings of Sustainable Farming Scheme impact assessment
The National Sheep Association (NSA) has said that it is "deeply concerned" about the findings of a Welsh Government impact assessment into the proposed Sustainable Farming Scheme (SFS) affecting Wales's agricultural sector. The assessment predicted a potential loss of 5,500 jobs on Welsh farms.Phil Stocker, NSA chief executive.The modelling, which ...
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NewsIMTA calls on Government to provide clarity before next BTOM deadline
The International Meat Trade Association (IMTA) has issued a statement regarding the implementation of the Border Target Operating Model (BTOM) on Wednesday 31st January.IMTA has called on Government to recognise the need for further details in good time, as the BTOM deadline is "looming large".The Association said that businesses have ...
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NewsInnovation and support is "vital" in food sector, says Scottish Cabinet Secretary
Quality Meat Scotland (QMS) has reported the results of its lamb social media marketing, as Cabinet Secretary Mairi Gougeon hears first hand how Government can help to optimise food production.Mairi Gougeon, Scottish Rural Affairs Minister. | Photo credit: Scottish GovernmentQMS reported that figures over the last three years showed sales ...
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NewsBeef and sheep farmers to consider increasing stock numbers in 2024, says HCC
A survey by Hybu Cig Cymru - Meat Promotion Wales (HCC) has revealed that here has been a "considerable improvement" in sheep and beef producer intentions, with 75% of Welsh farms now expected to maintain or increase stock numbers in the short term.HCC reported that 75% of beef farmers said ...
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NewsNFU pushes for poultry sector energy bill support following "major win"
The Government has announced that horticulture businesses will have access to the Industrial Energy Transformation Fund (IETF) to help cut their energy bills, with the National Farmers' Union (NFU) stating it is a "major win" as British growers feel the pressure from "soaring" energy costs.Minette Batters, president of the NFU.The ...
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NewsBMPA urges policy makers to rethink immigration plan
The British Meat Processors Association (BMPA) has responded to new Government immigration rules, highlighting that the rules may "spark a raft of Equal Pay Claims under the Equality Act 2010", as it says existing workers in the UK seek to be paid an equal salary for the same work as ...
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NewsAHDB levy increase gains stakeholder approval
According to the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB), industry stakeholders have demonstrated support for its proposed levy increase.Will Jackson, divisional director for engagement.The levy is planned to increase across all four sectors it supports - pork, beef and lamb in England, dairy in Great Britain and cereals and oilseeds ...
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NewsSmaller Abattoir Fund launches, providing grants across England
The Smaller Abattoir Fund has now been launched to provide grants to smaller red meat and poultry abattoirs in England. John Mettrick, chair of the Abattoir Sector Group.The Sustainable Food Trust (SFT) said that the launch of the fund sends a "positive message" that the Government recognises small abattoirs are ...
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NewsNew NFU manifesto published ahead of next general election
Ahead of the next general election, the National Farmers' Union (NFU) has urged all political parties to support policies which back British food and farming in its newly published manifesto.President of the NFU, Minette Batters.Research conducted by More in Common and commissioned by the NFU leads the manifesto, with the ...
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NewsCultivated meat research to receive over £2bn Government funding
The Government has unveiled its £2 billion engineering biology plan, which will see more funding put towards cultivated meat research in the UK.The Government has said it will put over £2 billion of funding towards researching cultivated meat, among other things.The Government's £2 billion plan will "harness the power of ...
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NewsJBS joins global coalition for low-carbon livestock production
Global meat producer JBS Global has become a signatory of the First Movers Coalition for Food. JBS has joined the First Movers Coalition for Food, as it said it is strengthening its commitment to drive global development in low-carbon livestock.The initiative, led by the World Economic Forum with support from ...
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NewsBack to Work Plan: Government "in danger of imposing blanket rules" on immigration
Responding to the Government's 'Back to Work Plan', Nick Allen, CEO of the British Meat Processors Association (BMPA), said that the UK Government is "in danger of imposing blanket rules to achieve arbitrary migration targets, without considering the very different labour requirements and challenges of different industries."Home Secretary James Cleverly. ...
