Livestock

Experts respond to Government's proposed tariff scheme

Brexit: UK Global Tariff positive for food industry

19-May-2020 By Rod Addy

Brexit trade tariffs will be applied to agricultural imports from 1 January 2021 under Government proposals, potentially protecting domestic producers against cheaper import prices and lower food standards.

Avara Foods' duck processing business faces closure, threatening 300 jobs

01-May-2020 By Rod Addy

Avara Foods' former Cherry Valley Foods duck processing and agricultural operations are facing closure, threatening 300 jobs at Caistor in Lincolnshire.

Levy board changes proposed following industry consultation

20-Apr-2020 By Aidan Fortune

Proposals to introduce a five-year ballot policy for levy payers on industry activity as well as changes to the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) structure have been put forward by the UK government following a consultation into the...

Carcase balance issue to come for producers

31-Mar-2020 By Aidan Fortune

The British Meat Processors Association (BMPA) has warned that unless retailers reinstate their full range of meat products, there will be an abundance of other cuts leading to falling prices for producers.

Pork production cost rises in 2018

16-Mar-2020 By Michelle Perrett

The cost of pig meat production in the UK rose by 8% in 2018 to £1.47 per kg, according to a report by the Agriculture & Horticulture Development Board (AHDB).

Farmers urge retailers to act on beef Brexit woes

26-Sep-2019 By Dan Colombini

Beef producers in Wales have urged retailers to take action to ensure consumer confidence is restored, amid ongoing concerns that Brexit will hit supply chains.

Beef prices reach crisis point

20-Sep-2019 By Michelle Perrett

The National Farmers Union (NFU) and NFU Cymru have said that low beef prices are putting pressure on farmers and the situation is reaching crisis point.

Nomad Foods commits to chicken welfare standards

09-Sep-2019 By James Ridler

Nomad Foods has pledged to meet poultry welfare standards set out by the European Chicken Commitment (ECC).

UK meat vet shortage highlighted

30-May-2019 By Aidan Fortune

The troubling lack of veterinary staff in the UK meat industry has been highlighted in a new report by the Migration Advisory Committee (MAC).

Temple Grandin: my battle with sexism

17-May-2019 By Michelle Perrett

Sexism almost derailed the career of Temple Grandin, she revealed at the Meat Business Women Conference in London.

ASF threat causing CVO sleepless nights

16-May-2019 By Michelle Perrett

The UK's chief veterinary officer Christine Middlemiss has said that African swine fever (ASF) is the disease that “keeps her awake at night”.

Abattoir association challenges sector report

26-Feb-2018 By Michelle Perrett

Abattoir representatives have challenged the findings of a report forecasting a crisis in local food supply as a result of the decline in UK slaughterhouse numbers.

Labour animal welfare policy welcomed by UK vets

16-Feb-2018 By James Ridler

The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has welcomed draft policy plans from the Labour Party on post-Brexit animal welfare.

Tulip takeover of Easey Holdings approved by CMA

15-Dec-2017 By James Ridler

Meat firm Tulip’s acquisition of pig producer Easey Holdings has been approved by the Competition & Markets Authority (CMA).

Cranswick reveals plans for £54M poultry plant

29-Nov-2017 By James Ridler

Cranswick has revealed plans to build a new £54M poultry processing plant in Suffolk, as it posted a £133.8M rise in sales for the six months ended September 30 2017 in its interim results.