Key decision makers discuss the future of dairy exports
Speaking at a breakfast seminar with leading politicians, Dairy UK outlined the sector’s potential for global growth and the potential consequences of the Brexit negotiations, stressing that exports are a crucial part of developing and strengthening the dairy industry. Dairy UK set out its vision for the industry in a briefing document for MPs, which […]
Prepare for the imminent ‘Broiler Revolution’
Recent announcements from Compass Group USA and Aramark (also in the States) pledging to use 100% healthier, slower growing chickens, at reduced stocking densities and with environmental enrichment by 2024, are hugely welcome. Following the rush of cage-free egg commitments we saw over the summer, could this be the start of the next wave of […]
Senior medics call on government to immediately ban the routine use of antibiotics in UK farming
In an unprecedented move, fifteen senior medics have written to the UK government calling for urgent action to tackle the routine misuse of antibiotics in UK farming. Signatories to the letter, which was published today in The Telegraph to coincide with World Antibiotic Awareness Week, include the President of the Royal Society of Medicine – […]
Arla Foods amba increases its milk price for November 2016
Arla Foods is raising its milk price to owners by two eurocents per kilogramme from 1 November. This follows increases in both September and October. When the increase to the on-account price is applied to the UK standard litre, the increase is 1.49ppl, taking the conventional price to 23.14 pence. Commenting on the decision, Arla […]
Lactalis announces significant milk price increase for 6th successive month
Lactalis has once again introduced significant increases in the price it will pay farmers in its Scottish milk field. Not only is the company committed to doubling its previously announced November price increase from 1ppl to 2ppl, it is also delivering a further 2ppl from 1 December. This represents the 6th consecutive monthly increase and […]
Big data analysis shows weak link between badgers and cattle for TB transmission
The largest simulation to date of the numbers of cattle and badgers infected with tuberculosis (TB) casts serious doubts about the extent to which badgers cause TB in cattle, according to research from Queen Mary University of London (QMUL). Using a mathematical model that combines a huge number of cattle and badgers that have TB, […]
Arla Foods amba increases its milk price for October 2016
Arla Foods is raising its milk price to owners by two eurocents per kilogramme from 1 October. This follows an increase in the September price. In addition, there is also a positive currency impact as a result of the new quarter’s average exchange rate being introduced to the pricing mechanism. When the increase to the […]
Mobile abattoir and digital traceability to France
Swedish company Hälsingestintan is set to help improve animal welfare and meat quality in France. Franck Ribière, the producer and screenwriter behind the documentary Steak (R)evolution, is taking the Hälsingestintan concept to France. In 2015, Hälsingestintan launched Europe’s first mobile abattoir for beef cattle. The company’s ethical concept for meat production eliminates all slaughter transportation, […]
Bovine TB will cost us trade deals with Europe, FUW reminds AMs
The Farmers’ Union of Wales is reminding all Assembly Members that the current levels of Bovine TB in Wales will cost us trade deals with Europe if there is no change in policy. The Union welcomes the call for a debate on the eradication of bovine TB in cattle and wildlife at the National Assembly […]
