3+ hour, 50+ min ago  (443+ words) The National Sheep Association (NSA) has been encouraging its members to give farm access to children during the lambing season in an attempt to give the next generation an understanding of how food is produced. The NSA says initiatives like…...

1+ week, 21+ hour ago  (284+ words) British poultry farms now have access to a tried-and-tested alternative to chemical coccidiostats with Alquernat Zycox, introduced by Hysolv Ltd. Zycox, a pronutrient-based feed additive made from a patented blend of phytogenic plant extracts, has been successfully trialled on over…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago  (243+ words) During tomorrow's meeting, MPs are set to examine how the US'Israel'Iran conflict impacts food supplies, production costs, and fairness between farmers and retailers. Members of the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (EFRA) Committee will assess how to ensure equitable trading…...

2+ week, 3+ day ago  (550+ words) For years the confectionery and dairy sectors were closely linked. Now as global milk prices fall, chocolate manufacturers increasingly switching to palm oil is contributing to the downturn, says Andrew Robinson, policy officer at Ulster Farmer's Union. The first three…...

2+ week, 6+ day ago  (441+ words) Farmers can still register to host Open Farm Sunday this June. A variety of free resources are now available to help celebrate the initiative's 20th anniversary." Open Farm Sunday organiser LEAF (Linking Environment And Farming) is supporting first-time and experienced hosts,…...

3+ week, 7+ hour ago  (368+ words) Young people aged between13 and 15 have been given a rare opportunity to step behind the scenes of the food and farming industry, as Exploring Food & Farming returns in 2026 with two exciting one-day events at Easton College. Taking place on Wednesday 27th May…...

3+ week, 1+ day ago  (551+ words) New opportunities are emerging for Britain's organic producers as Japan, one of Asia's fastest-growing organic markets, opens its doors. The'UK and Japan have formally recognised the equivalency of each other's organic livestock standards. The agreement came into effect on 1st April…...

3+ week, 2+ day ago  (560+ words) A gene-edited barley developed as a high-energy feed for cattle and sheep has become the first crop to receive a Precision Bred Organism (PBO) marketing notice under the UK's new precision breeding regulatory pathway. The marketing notice confirms that the…...

3+ week, 3+ day ago  (348+ words) British Sugar encourages UK sugar beet growers to join a new industry initiative that is set to help drive the transition to more sustainable farming practices with financial rewards for positive change." British Sugar has committed funding and is collaborating…...

3+ week, 6+ day ago  (500+ words) Sainsbury's has announced the expansion of its long-term partnership model, representing a "5 billion commitment of investment across fresh produce, dairy, meat and poultry." This investment will enable 60% of own-brand suppliers in these sectors to hold long-term agreements by the end…...