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NewsNI vet strikes will take farmers "months" to recover from, says BMPA
The British Meat Processors Association (BMPA) has stated that the impending strike action of Northern Irish vets and meat inspectors on Monday 30th October will take farmers months to recover from.Nick Allen, BMPA chief executive.During the five-day strike, no slaughter of cattle, pigs, sheep and poultry can take place across ...
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NewsBeef and sheep sectors included in 2024 Nuffield Scholarships
The Nuffield Farming Scholarships Trust has announced the appointment of their largest cohort ever with 23 new scholars for 2024, four of whom are involved in the beef and sheep sectors.Four of the scholarships have been awarded to farmers within the beef and sheep sectors.Over the course of their scholarships, ...
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NewsIndustry calls for further communication with Red Tractor on GFC
Industry bodies respond to the Red Tractor's Greener Farm Commitment (GFC) module, which is to be introduced from April 2024.The Greener Farm Commitment is intended to help farmers track sustainability goals and allegedly reduce costs.The Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) has said it is ready to support discussions over ...
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NewsSPP drops by largest amount this year, says NPA
The National Pig Association (NPA) has reported the biggest drop in Standard Pig Price (SPP) of the year.The drop in SPP was the biggest seen in 2023.During the week ending 30th September, EU-spec SPP fell by 1.75p to 221.72p/kg, the biggest drop of 2023. Currently, the price index is just ...
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NewsRed Tractor sets out next steps for Greener Farms Commitment
Red Tractor's main board has confirmed it will make its Greener Farms Commitment (GFC) available from 1st April 2024. Red Tractor CEO, Jim Moseley.Red Tractor has been working on its GFC environment module since 2020, recognising that the pressure on Retail, Out Of Home (OOH) operators and brands to source ...
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News2024 Oxford Farming Conference headline speakers revealed
The 2024 Oxford Farming Conference's headline speakers have been revealed, joining more than 30 speakers attending the event in January next year.Will Evans, chair of the 2024 Oxford Farming Conference.Tickets have gone on sale for the Oxford Farming Conference (OFC) and a list of headline speakers has been released, including ...
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NewsAHDB welcomes evidence demonstrating the importance of GWP* to assess climate impact
A study by eight UK scientists has been welcomed by the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) as, for the first time ever, it appears to demonstrate in evidence the importance of Global Warming Potential (GWP*) for more accurately assessing the climate impact of methane originating from livestock. According to ...
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NewsNFST announces AHDB as main sponsor of Annual Conference
The Nuffield Farming Scholarships Trust has announced the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) as the main sponsor of this year’s Nuffield Farming ‘Super’ Conference.Nuffield Farming Scholars will host presentations on a range of topics, from alternative proteins to cattle selection.The conference will be held at Sandy Park in Exeter ...
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NewsAmmonia capture tech in pig farming trial underway
Testing has begun as part of the PigProGrAm project which aims to reduce the environmental impact of emissions from livestock. Ammonia-harvesting technology was put in place at the pig farm running the trials.The programme aims to demonstrate a farm-focused solution for the harvesting of green ammonia from pig waste.The PigProGrAm ...
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NewsQueen's University and AFBI secure funding "to revolutionise UK livestock"
Two projects by the Queen’s-AFBI Strategic Alliance have secured funding from the Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC), as part of an £11.5 million UK Government campaign to "revolutionise UK livestock" and improve animal health.The projects, both of which are partnerships between Queen’s University and the Agri-Food and Biosciences ...
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News"Right Carcase - Right Market" event aims to improve livestock quality
The Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) is aiming to help farmers make better decisions when selecting stock for slaughter.The event will help farmers to understand the market in order to increase carcase value and returns.AHDB is hosting an event titled "Right Carcase - Right Market" in collaboration with Carrs ...
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News"Grey areas" in veterinary guidelines remain ahead of December deadline
The Scottish Association of Meat Wholesalers (SAMW) have called on Government to give the veterinary declaration guidelines top priority as it says time is running out for the new rules to be communicated to the industry.Qualified vets will be required to visit sites annually.In a blog post on its website, ...
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NewsAnimal welfare expert Dr Grandin visits Dunbia Llanybydder site
Animal behaviourist and academic Dr Temple Grandin Ph.D visited Dunbia's new lairage facility at Llanybydder in West Wales on Wednesday 26th July. Dr Temple Grandin is presented with a bespoke lambs fleece, tanned by Dr Sally Hill.Based at Colorado University, Dr Temple Grandin is a leading consultant to the livestock ...
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NewsAHDB creates TV programme on importance and sustainability of livestock
The Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) and ITN Business have partnered to create a news-style programme called 'Farming a Greener Future', which will launch in November 2023.'Farming a Greener Future' aims to dispel myths surrounding livestock agriculture.The programme is intended to raise awareness and understanding of the importance of ...
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