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Avian Influenza has been confirmed at a small commercial premises near Deal in Kent today

Red Tractor has failed farmers. It’s time to take premium English products to the global marketplace in the same way as Scotch Beef and Welsh Lamb, says Norman Bagley, head of policy at the Association of Independent Meat Suppliers (AIMS).

Establishing a smallholding was about building a lifestyle for Hugh and Fiona Osborne, but equally important was that their venture could support itself financially. Hannah Park finds out more.

The Association of Independent Meat Suppliers (AIMS) has called on Ministers to extend Covid rules for seasonal workers in the horticulture sector to staff on turkey processing sites in the run-up to Christmas.

BY refining diets now, turkey producers can help offset the consequences of smaller Christmas gatherings.

The industry has reacted with disappointment after an amendment to the Agriculture Bill which would have banned low-standard food imports was rejected

Women make up just 36 per cent of the meat industry’s workforce

BFREPA have warned those looking to get into the sector to be cautious of tempting high prices which do not reflect the reality of the price they will receive longer term

An independent report commissioned by the Centre for Innovation and Excellence in Livestock has concluded new methods of mitigating carbon emissions from livestock production must be found to reach net zero targets by 2050.

Diversification into free range egg production is an increasingly attractive option, but a number of practicalities need to be addressed before embarking on this type of venture.