Live Animal Exports Ban would be ‘shortsighted’ says FUW
A ban on live animal exports would be ‘remarkably shortsighted’ given the uncertainty around a post-Brexit trade deal and agricultural tariffs, the Farmers’ Union of Wales has said. The UK and Welsh Governments yesterday (April 9) launched a call for evidence on a UK-wide ban on the export of live animals for overseas slaughter – […]
UK poised to ship trotters to China
The UK has been given green light to ship pork products to China, AHDB has announced today (23 November). One of the country’s largest food producers has received official notification to start supplying pigs’ trotters to China, following a successful inspection by Chinese authorities. Two further facilities in Northern Ireland have also received the first […]
Scottish seed exporters set to increase tonnage to Brazil and Kenya
Government representatives from Scotland and Brazil met in July to simplify the import classification requirements for seed potatoes. The game-changing meeting was organised and funded by the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB). Brazil produces circa 3.6m tonnes of potatoes a year according to UN figures, however in terms of productivity yields are only two […]
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 […]
Peel Ports London Medway opens new markets for Kent grain
The hugely significant first shipment of wheat to depart from Peel Ports London Medway on the Thames estuary is on the move this week – opening exciting new export market opportunities for farmers in Kent and Sussex. Wheat from over 30 farms in the area has been sourced by Glencore Grain to fill the 4,400 […]
Largest UK wheat export to the USA departs
The largest export of wheat to the USA for more than two decades departed from Bristol recently. The Sbi Lambada, carrying 63,000 tonnes of grain, was loaded by Openfield at the Portbury Grain Terminal and brings the total volume of grain exported by the co-op through the port this marketing year to more than 750,000 […]
British farmers a step closer to accessing lucrative beef and lamb markets worth £60 million
British beef and lamb farmers are a step closer to a £60 million a year export boost, following further talks between the UK and the USA to negotiate a deal to access the lucrative American market, Environment Secretary Elizabeth Truss has said. Visiting the US as part of a worldwide Food is GREAT campaign to […]
Tithebarn takes on the role of UKTI Export Champion 2016
Tithebarn, the company that makes the Rockies range of mineralised salt licks for horses and livestock, is delighted to announce that it has been recruited as a UKTI Export Champion for the North West. “We’re honoured and privileged to be part of this,” says Jeremy Sample, Sales Director of Tithebarn. “We were selected due to […]
New £100m barley trade deal set to boost Chinese beer industry
British barley is booming in China as growing demand for beers and ales leads to a trade deal worth up to £100 million for UK farmers, Environment Secretary Elizabeth Truss announced today. Barley producers will reap the benefits of this new landmark trade deal which could lead to around 750,000 tonnes of our top quality […]
