A new report by the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) paints several very different pictures for farmers once the UK leaves the EU, saying that a free-trade deal could push up the cost of imports, meaning British farmers could charge more, while the “worst-case scenario” could cut average farm profits in half. Continue reading Brexit – boom or bust? →

Farming bodies are calling on the European Commission (EC) to extend two derogations for organic pig and poultry, which are due to end on 31 December 2017, without which young birds could be at risk. Continue reading Call for action on organic derogation →

The National Farmers’ Union (NFU) reports that thousands of growers supplying crops for renewable energy under the Red Tractor logo are facing severe disruption because of an “administrative delay” in Brussels. Continue reading EU delay on Red Tractor-approved crops →

In an unprecedented move, 14 farming groups have banded together to form an ‘Agri-Brexit coalition’ that is calling for the UK to remain in the customs union during any transition phase after the UK formally leaves the European Union. Continue reading Farming coalition →

DEFRA has insisted that the Environment Secretary remains committed to ensuring that long-term support is made available to British farmers. Continue reading Secretary of State confirms that he wants to continue “generously supporting farmers” →

Prime Minister Theresa May has refused to rule out the weakening of food standards in return for a deal with the US, stoking fears of chlorine-soaked chicken and hormone-fed beef being imported into the UK. Continue reading A US-UK trade deal could lead to chlorinated chicken imports →

A new free trade agreement between the European Union and Japan could boost British beef, pork and dairy exports, although Brexit could cause some complications, with the UK only included in the deal as an EU member state. Continue reading New opportunities for premium meat producers →

Dairy giant Arla has warned that shoppers in the UK are facing the worst butter and cream shortage since the Second World War as farmers are supplying insufficient milk to make the products. Continue reading Butter and cream prices at all-time high →

On a visit to the Royal Norfolk Show, Environment Secretary Michael Gove said that emerging agricultural technologies, or agri-tech, will play a vital role in boosting productivity and growth, unlocking the full potential of the UK’s farming industry. This is as the country adapts to a rapidly changing world and maintains its leading role on the global stage outside the European Union. Continue reading Environment Secretary backs agri-innovation →

According to new research by the National Farmers Union (NFU), the number of seasonal workers coming to work on British farms has plummeted by 17 per cent, leaving farms ‘critically short’ of people to harvest fruit and vegetables. Continue reading Farmers ‘critically short’ of seasonal help →