Defra launched the 12-week consultation at the end of January 2025, seeking views on the concept of the Land Use Framework which presents an approach to inform and improve decision-making on how land ...

The UK average milk price for March 2025 was announced by Defra as being 46.01, down 0.08 pence (0.2%) on the previous month. The GB and NI average farmgate milk prices table and commentary will be ...

What is Great British Beef Week? The nationwide campaign celebrates the exceptional taste of British beef, while highlighting the hard work and dedication of the farmers who produce it. This year, ...

The expansion of the middle classes in emerging markets across the globe is strengthening the demand for protein and imported foods. And globally the British brand is well-regarded, being associated ...

We have today published our detailed response to the Farm Assurance Review (FAR), confirming a strong commitment to change that ensures assurance is working effectively for everyone – both farmers and ...

The Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) is a non-departmental Government body, funded by levy income from farmers, growers and others in the supply chain, and managed as an ...

Pig meat production up 6.4% yoy Clean pig slaughter numbers up 5.5% yoy Carcase weights average 91.5kg In the first three months of 2025 (January - March) the UK has produced 244,500 tonnes of pig ...

Pork production declined in 2024, but it is expected to be relatively stable in 2025 Both liveweight and wholesale prices continue to ease in 2025, although holiday demand provides temporary uplift ...

May-25 UK feed wheat futures ended yesterday’s session at £171.25/t, up £2.60/t from Friday’s close. The Nov-25 contract closed at £190.50/t, up £4.00/t over the same period. The domestic market ...

Although the infection cycle of the sclerotinia pathogen is complex, a good understanding of the three main risk factors will help you target management: Crops in flower The presence of spores ...

International trade is an essential part of the global pork industry. It allows consumer preferences to be met and maximises the use of the whole carcase. In turn this helps to maintain value across ...