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UFU writes to PM about rising costs on food production

N.Ireland

2 months ago

UFU writes to PM about rising costs on food production

The Ulster Farmers’ Union has written to the UK Prime Minister, highlighting concerns about increasing volatility in agricultural input costs.

HSENI inspectors to visit food production premises

N.Ireland

about 1 year ago

HSENI inspectors to visit food production premises

The Health and Safety Executive for Northern Ireland (HSENI) has announced new advisory and inspection visits across the agri-food sector

UK land use review suggests up to 9% reduction in agricultural land

N.Ireland

over 1 year ago

UK land use review suggests up to 9% reduction in agricultural land

AHDB has welcomed the opportunity to respond to the Department for Environment, Food, and Rural Affairs' 'new approach to land use'.

NSA calls for food production to be recognised as a public good

Agri Politics

almost 2 years ago

NSA calls for food production to be recognised as a public good

The National Sheep Association (NSA) has called for food production to be recognised as a public...

Rise in nitrous oxide emissions primarily due to farming – research

Environment

about 2 years ago

Rise in nitrous oxide emissions primarily due to farming – research

Global nitrous oxide emissions from human activities have increased by 40% between 1980 and 2020,...

Agri Politics

over 2 years ago

Spring budget does not offer stability for agri businesses - NFU

The 2024 spring budget has not offered enough stability for agricultural businesses, according to...

Spring budget does not offer stability for agri businesses – NFU

Environment

almost 3 years ago

'Urgent action' needed to ensure UK food security - IPPR

Urgent action is needed to ensure UK food security, and not alone by farmers, a new report by the IPPR think tank has said.

‘Urgent action’ needed to ensure UK food security – IPPR

Agri-Business

about 3 years ago

£31m funding for farm equipment in latest FETF round

£31 million was made available to farmers and foresters for farm productivity equipment and technology through in the latest round of the FETF

£31m funding for farm equipment in latest FETF round

Arable

about 3 years ago

HCC sponsors school lessons on local food production

An educational event on the County Showground in Haverfordwest this month will aim to teach school children from across Pembrokeshire about local food production.

HCC sponsors school lessons on local food production

N.Ireland

about 3 years ago

Risk of flash droughts expected to rise globally – study

The rapid development of flash droughts are predicted to occur on a global scale, according to a...

Risk of flash droughts expected to rise globally – study

Agri-Business

about 3 years ago

£30m awarded to farming food production projects

A £30 million fund has been allocated to farming projects that will focus on boosting food production and promoting sustainable agriculture.

£30m awarded to farming food production projects

Government

about 3 years ago

Second round of Landscape Recovery scheme to include food criteria

The second round of the Landscape Recovery scheme will see the introduction of a food production criterion for the first time.

Second round of Landscape Recovery scheme to include food criteria

Agri-Business

about 3 years ago

Government must build on Farm to Fork announcements - NFU

The National Farmers' Union (NFU) has said that the UK government must build on the announcements...

Government must build on Farm to Fork announcements – NFU

Agri-Business

about 3 years ago

67% of farmers lack confidence in the future of food production - survey

Over two-thirds (67%) of British farmers are not confident about the future of British food production, according to a new survey.

67% of farmers lack confidence in the future of food production – survey

Agri-Business

almost 4 years ago

Strawberry research farm to play role in tackling food production issues

The University of Lincoln’s 200ha Riseholme Campus strawberry research farm is using AI and robotics to find solutions to key issues...

Strawberry research farm to play role in tackling food production issues

N.Ireland

almost 4 years ago

Earth Overshoot Day: Half of earth’s biocapacity used for food production

Today (Thursday, July 28) marks the day at which humanity has used all biological resources that...

Earth Overshoot Day: Half of earth’s biocapacity used for food production

Agri-Business

over 4 years ago

Food production needs to be seen as a ‘public good’ – UFU

Production agriculture must be seen as an industry delivering a key public good, according to...

Food production needs to be seen as a ‘public good’ – UFU

Agri-Business

almost 5 years ago

Farm visits set to shine spotlight on sustainable food production in Scotland

NFU Scotland, Quality Meat Scotland (QMS) and SAC Consulting have joined together to host fact finding farm visits for an invited audience of local MSP...

Farm visits set to shine spotlight on sustainable food production in Scotland

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