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The processor has announced its liquid standard litre will remain at 26.75ppl for June 2020 amid the Covid-19 pandemic.

The coronavirus outbreak has hit us all, affected each of us in an individual and unprecedented way. In the midst of all the heartache and chaos we find ourselves in, the selflessness and sacrifice of our key workers must remain a beacon of positivity.

Set up in response to the milk market turmoil caused by the Covid-19 pandemic, the campaign will highlight the important role fresh milk and dairy produce plays during the lockdown.

In a bid to help avoid the build-up of waste in homes and reduce fly-tipping opportunities, Government has called on councils to reopen Household Waste and Recycling Centres (HWRCs).

Following mounting industry pressure for Government intervention, a new fund has been announced to support English dairy farmers through the market turmoil caused by Covid-19.

In a new temporary amendment put in place from May 3 animals under six-months-old have been made exempt from TB testing during the Covid-19 pandemic.

Thousands of farming families attended The Greatest Online Agricultural Show last weekend (May 2), which raised more than £16,000 for five rural charities.

Combined with the contribution made by key workers in food production it has ensured overall food security according to the latest market commentary by Quality Meat Scotland (QMS).

Covid-19’s impact on beef market volatility has brought into focus the lack of price transparency within the supply chain.

The Government is contacting businesses who may be eligible for its Self Employed Income Support Scheme (SEISS).