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NFU spotlights importance of British producers ahead of local elections

2026-04-16T10:27:00+01:00

The National Farmers’ Union has highlighted that voters in England can use upcoming elections to shine a light on the challenges facing British producers.

Industry to hear from Carol Glover at Butchers’ Hall

2026-04-15T11:17:00+01:00

Following last year’s successful event, the Worshipful Company of Butchers will once again host punk-inspired executive coach Carol Glover for a day of empowering established and emerging leaders.

AHDB pilot shows “clear demand” for reduced administration for farmers

2026-04-15T09:53:00+01:00

The Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board has announced that its Farm Data Exchange pilot has demonstrated a viable system that aims to reduce complexity across the food supply chain.

Northern Ireland meat business premises destroyed in fire

2026-04-14T11:50:00+01:00

Corries Meats farm shop in Newtonards has burned down in a fire, with the fire service attributing the blaze to accidental ignition.

UK-EU alignment could see single market rules in use

2026-04-14T09:30:00+01:00

Government is reportedly preparing new legislation that it said could grant “sweeping powers” to pursue alignment with EU rules.

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Opinion

The ‘public morals’ mirage
2026-04-15T15:07:00+01:00By Peter Hardwick
Taking back control? It’s a misleading illusion, argues the British Meat Processors Association’s Peter Hardwick.
Meat sector response to GHG methodology recommendations
2026-04-01T16:41:00+01:00By Lucas Daglish
For the greenhouse gas calculation methodology to be workable, it must combine scientific accuracy with operational practicalities, says BMPA sustainability manager Lucas Daglish.
Batting away curveballs
2026-03-13T15:46:00+00:00By Matthew Bishop
Tariffs may be shaping current anxieties but, says IMTA’s Matthew Bishop, dealing with whatever gets thrown at them is nothing new for meat traders.

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