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Warning tariff suspensions could undermine domestic food production
1+ hour, 48+ min ago (117+ words) Farmers Guardian Warning tariff suspensions could undermine domestic food production NFU Scotland has highlighted the "unintended consequences" for Scottish food producers and long-term food security Already a member? Login for full access. Can biological products cut costs without compromising crop…...
'If you are paying 7p for vegetables then something is not right' " Green leader Zack Polanski says supermarkets are exploiting agriculture
2+ week, 4+ day ago (116+ words) Partner Insight: When seconds count - why livestock farmers can't afford to be unprepared 2021 CASE IH PUMA 200 CVX 2021 CASE IH PUMA 175 CVX Is it time to end the practice of labelling food with Union Jack flags when it was not even…...
Opinion: Is the cost of precision farming tech justified?
3+ week, 4+ day ago (398+ words) After 15 years of mostly reliable service, our petrol-powered lawn mower finally decided to resign from work this year. Its replacement is an autonomous mower. I have been looking at them for a while and have mostly been sceptical about their…...
Fertiliser supply threat risks global food supply
1+ mon, 5+ day ago (68+ words) OPINION: Do not let our farmers suffer in silence with loneliness Functionality is the breeding brief for County Durham pedigree Beef Shorthorn herd Retailer says the plans will support UK farmers as sales of British pork products hit 65% Efra committee…...
From the editor: Price freezes are no substitute for proper food policy
1+ mon, 6+ day ago (94+ words) OPINION: Regen has moved passed the buzzword stage, but who is paying for the transition? Partner Insight: Budget changes, succession and pensions - what farmers need to do now Farmers have faced significant pressure with spiralling red diesel costs since war…...
Chancellor cuts tariffs on 100 food items to ease Iran war burden on consumers
1+ mon, 6+ day ago (112+ words) The Chancellor Rachel Reeves has announced tariffs will be removed from 100 food products to ease the cost-of-living crisis Tesco announces plans to grow pig group by 30% FARM LOANS & RE-MORTGAGES BNG The leading independent broker of BNG DO YOU HAVE LAND?...
Food bills hit five-year high as prices surge by 50% | Farm News
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (81+ words) Food set to be 50% higher this November than in 2021 Free-range egg production boosts income and growth on Northern Ireland family farm Aberfeldy beef and sheep farmer Martin Kennedy has urged Defra to reconsider taking forward an industry-led approach to adopting…...
Beef prices ease - is it cause for concern?
2+ mon, 3+ day ago (117+ words) Farmers Guardian Beef prices ease - is it cause for concern? With cattle prices having fallen back from last year's highs, Cedric Porter takes a look at what it means for the beef sector Already a member? Login for full access....
Aldi set to invest over "1bn in British egg supplies
2+ mon, 4+ day ago (77+ words) Aldi sells over 2. 5 million packs of British eggs every week UK grain prices are on the up - what is driving markets? Mark White says collaborative approach works for both producers and retailers The Aberdeenshire firm was unable to secure a…...
Europe gives some hope for better pig prices
3+ mon, 11+ hour ago (111+ words) Road to regen: Silas Hedley-Lawrence: "Farmers thrive off of connecting with other farmers, even if they hold different perspectives" Scottish dairy farm cuts labour costs by 75% with innovative new calf shed design With many challenges hanging over the pig sector…...