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Nationwide prosecutions following egg fraud crack down
A series of prosecutions have taken place across England following investigations into the unlawful re-packing of eggs with falsified 'best before'…
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Agency gains new powers to crack down on food fraud
The Food Standards Agency has been granted new investigatory powers to strengthen its ability to tackle food fraud across England and Wales. The…
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Canada becomes UK's second-biggest market for beef exports
UK red meat exports to Canada surged in 2024, with beef volumes rising by 252% to 7,385 tonnes, worth £26m—representing a 156% increase in value…
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New governance structure approved to secure Highland Show's future
Members of the Royal Highland and Agricultural Society of Scotland have voted overwhelmingly in favour of major governance reforms to secure the…
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Gene-edited pigs approved for sale in US after UK breakthrough
In a ground-breaking development for agricultural biotechnology, pigs engineered to resist one of the most economically damaging diseases in…
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Farmer fined after young shepherdess killed in ATV tragedy
A Gloucestershire farmer has been fined following the tragic death of a 22-year-old shepherdess, who was killed in a quad bike crash while working…
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Arla holds milk price for May but warns of 'turbulence'
Arla has announced that its milk price for British farmer suppliers will stay the same for May 2025, warning of a 'turbulent' outlook. The…
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Poor rural internet risks stifling UK farm productivity, warns survey
A major new survey of farmers has found that unreliable internet connectivity is hampering the adoption of vital technologies on British farms. The…
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SRUC offers chance to run 130ha dairy farm with low start-up costs
Scotland’s Rural College has opened applications for a potentially career-defining opportunity to run a well-established dairy farm with minimal…
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First Milk cuts June price in first drop since December 2024
UK-based dairy processor First Milk has announced that its milk price will reduce for June, the first downward movement since December 2024. The 0.5p…
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