More transparency needed on standards of grain imports to UK
21:58 | 10/06/2020
The NFU is asking the government and supply chains for greater transparency around the standards associated with imported grain as the UK seeks new trade deals around the world.
DCHA webinar "Raising the Bar on Passive Transfer" is open for registration
22:08 | 09/06/2020
The upcoming DCHA webinar, "Raising the Bar on Passive Transfer" will take place on Thursday 18 June at 1pm Central time
Farmers regularly face isolation; it's important to stay connected
22:51 | 02/06/2020
The inherent nature of the agricultural occupation is independent. Isolation is often linked to impacts on mental health and loss of life by suicide, writes Eric Karbowski, Michigan State University Extension.
Webinar shows dairy farmers how to tackle fly problems
21:25 | 01/06/2020
Upcoming webinar from the Dairy Calf and Heifer Association will focus on how farmers can control insects and protect their herds.
Changes on Dairy Farms Are Wins for Beef, Too
21:23 | 01/06/2020
Technology advancements and economic necessity have changed breeding practices on dairies, creating more calves that are fully functional in the beef industry and higher quality beef with Choice and Prime grades.
Smaller meat processors face backlogs as coronavirus continues to shutter large slaughterhouses
10:48 | 28/05/2020
Small meat processors across the US and Canada report months-long bottlenecks as farmers search for abattoirs to process backlogged livestock.
#FeedTheNation campaign showcases the best in British farming
10:44 | 28/05/2020
The #FeedTheNation social campaign showcases the tireless work of UK farmers who are keeping the nation fed amid the coronavirus crisis.
Home cooking rekindles love of meat and dairy during lockdown
20:31 | 25/05/2020
Consumers have returned to comforting food staples they know and love, including meat and dairy, during the Covid-19 crisis as they cook more home meals.
Irish farmers sound the alarm over no-deal Brexit
20:28 | 25/05/2020
Irish Farmers Association president tells delegation that Brexit still poses a massive threat to Irish farming.
RABDF submits evidence in last ditch attempt to save foreign dairy workers
22:25 | 22/05/2020
The Royal Association of British Dairy Farmers (RABDF) has submitted evidence to the Migration Advisory Committee (MAC) after they launched a six-week call for evidence last week (13 May) on skills shortages in the UK.
