The campaign forms part of our broader strategy to position British pork as "low on cost, high in taste", backed by trusted ...

MilkGoals, which went live on Wednesday 2 July, will highlight the growing influence of women's football in inspiring girls to get active, build confidence and embrace the value of teamwork. The ...

Bluetongue is a notifiable animal disease. If you suspect it you must report it immediately by calling the Defra Rural Services Helpline on 03000 200 301. In Wales, contact 0300 303 8268. In Scotland, ...

The UK average milk price for May 2025 was announced by Defra as being 43.12, down 0.57 pence (1.3%) on the previous month. The GB and NI average farmgate milk prices table and commentary will be ...

Key points More stability evident in deadweight finished cattle prices, with the all-prime average measure down just 1p from the week before Likewise, new season lamb prices on the hook and through ...

All abattoirs in Great Britain slaughtering more than 20,000 adult cattle each year contribute to this survey. The data is collected weekly and published by Wednesday for the previous week (Sunday to ...

1) Background The UK Cereal Pathogen Virulence Survey (UKCPVS) was set up in 1967 in response to an unexpected epidemic of yellow rust in the popular and previously resistant wheat variety Rothwell ...

The challenge of generational renewal in sheep farming With nearly one new farmer for every retirement, sheep production appears to have achieved its goal in terms of generational renewal—a ...

Conclusion Overall, the final Defra production figures for harvest 2024 saw relatively minimal change from AHDB’s provisional estimates made in October. The crop which saw the largest revision was ...

The latest edition of the variety guidance for farmers includes several eye-catching additions that will have wide appeal, as well as new varieties that target regional and niche situations. For the ...

Global sheep meat exports increased, with Australia seeing a 16% rise in 2024, but volumes are expected to decline in 2025. New Zealand’s sheep flock decreased by 3% in 2024, impacting production and ...

This achievement represents an impressive eight-year reduction of 75%, highlighting the collaborative efforts of farmers, veterinarians and stakeholders in the pig industry. It emphasises their ...