Livestock Business News

According to the Kingshay Dairy Costings report, the last milk year was a positive one for dairy producers, with continued improvements in cow health and growing momentum in the organic milk sector.

Nofence has welcomed the Scottish Government’s launch of the Future Farming Infrastructure Scheme (FFIS), which recognises virtual fencing as an eligible capital item.

Rappa Fencing Ltd has shared some guidance on applying for the Farming Equipment and Technology Fund (FETF), and what products are included. This is in light of the fast-approaching deadline of 10th July for applications in England.

The Association of Independent Meat Suppliers (AIMS) has voiced serious concerns about the Scottish Government’s “continued failure” to deliver a coherent agricultural policy to support Scotland’s red meat sector — particularly its troubled suckler beef producers — in the wake of the QMS ‘Scottish Red Meat Resilience Group’ initiative.

Following concerns that some UK supermarkets are stepping back from their commitment to sourcing British meat, Lidl has confirmed it will continue selling its own-brand British beef. The retailer said it has no plans to import or switch to suppliers from outside of Great Britain.  

Scottish meat industry leaders have highlighted the strong demand and support for Scotland’s efficient, low-emissions beef, pork and lamb at a critical time for the trade.

The farming community has urged UK retailers to honour their commitment to source British meat following reports of beef from Australia, Uruguay and New Zealand hitting supermarket shelves.

Farmers have been urged to use the latest round of grant funding to offset the costs of mandatory EID following DEFRA’s recent announcement of new mandatory requirements.

British farming industry representatives said that the latest report into DEFRA’s ability to respond to animal disease outbreaks should serve as a “wake-up call” for the government as well as the public.

Defra has announced a “major step forward” in disease control and trade across the farming sector. The move will see the cattle identification and traceability in England being changed over the next two years.

Nofence digital grazing tools are in the spotlight thanks to their appearance on the latest season of Clarkson’s Farm.

Water supply company Severn Trent is offering free mobile water bowsers to livestock farmers across Shropshire as part of a new initiative to help manage water demand.