Arla Foods 2014 Annual Results statement
Arla 2014 results 2014 was a year of growth for Arla Foods UK, the UK’s number one dairy company, despite challenging global conditions. At 2.8 billion euros (£2.3bn) the UK continued to be the largest market for Arla Foods amba representing 27 per cent of the group’s revenue. In line with group performance a strong […]
NFU lobbying leads to change in cross compliance rules for late bTB tests
NFU lobbying has led to a change in the cross compliance rules for late bTB tests which will see some farmers who had been fined for overdue tests get their money back. Since January 1 2014 failure to complete some types of bTB test within the testing window notified to the farmer by the Animal […]
Stirling Bull Sales February 16th 2015
Salers bulls sold to a top of 5800gns, 16 bulls sold to an average of £3754 (this includes animals sold out of the ring) Top price went to two lots Lot 7, From J Pirie, Kingussie – Chapelpark Hawk, this April 2013 born bull was calf at foot of Chapelpark Una at the Royal Highland […]
Statement about LA-MRSA in piglets in eastern England
The British Veterinary Association (BVA) and Pig Veterinary Society (PVS) have issued a statement about the isolation of livestock-associated methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (LA-MRSA) from piglets in eastern England as reported in the Veterinary Record (http://veterinaryrecord.bmj.com/content/176/6/151.3.extract). The joint statement by the BVA and PVS reads: “While there is no official requirement to test for MRSA, the […]
Dairy UK statement on Westminster Hall debate on dairy industry
Commenting on today’s debate at Westminster Hall on the dairy industry, Dr Judith Bryans, Chief Executive of Dairy UK, said: “The ongoing commitment of parliamentarians is important to ensure a sustainable future for the British dairy industry and it is right that they should take a keen interest in the current challenges facing the industry. […]
FUW welcomes private vet involvement in TB testing
The Farmers’ Union of Wales has welcomed deputy farming and food minister Rebecca Evans’ announcement that private vets will remain at the heart of TB testing procedures in Wales. Two “Delivery Partners” have successfully tendered for TB testing in Wales – Menter a Busnes in North Wales and Iechyd Da (Gwledig) Ltd in South Wales. […]
New breeding briefs launched by DairyCo
DairyCo’s Breeding briefs, a guide to genetic indexes in dairy cattle has been launched. It identifies the tools of genetic improvement, so farmers can make better breeding decisions. The guide concentrates on the theory and provides tips on using breeding tools in practice and helps to pinpoint which figures to seek out and prioritise. High […]
NBA welcomes Red Tractor meeting on proposed assurance changes
The National Beef Association (NBA) has welcomed the decision of the Red Tractor Association (RTA) to send representatives to a special meeting organised to discuss proposed changes to the industry assurance scheme. The NBA has joined forces with the National Sheep Association (NSA) and the National Union of Farmers (NFU) to support the meeting for […]
Dairy farmers deserve full support of Grocery Watchdog
Andrew George MP – who chairs the Grocery Market Action Group and was an architect of the groceries watchdog (the Groceries Code Adjudicator) – is calling on Ministers to give dairy farmers greater protection and support, particularly during a period when milk can be purchased at a price cheaper than water! Commenting on a Rural […]
