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LMC cookery demonstrations return for 2026

2026-02-25T10:39:00+00:00

The Livestock and Meat Commission for Northern Ireland has announced the return of its fully funded primary school cookery demonstrations.

AHDB confirm red meat and dairy exports top £4bn in 2025

2026-02-24T11:19:00+00:00

The Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board has revealed that exports of red meat and dairy from the UK reached over £4 billion last year.

Tom Bradshaw calls for long-term plan for farming at NFU conference

2026-02-24T11:00:00+00:00

In his keynote address to the National Farmers’ Union annual conference in Birmingham, NFU president Tom Bradshaw has said that a resilient food system is key to tackling food inflation and driving growth.

Businesses drop Better Chicken Commitment in favour of Sustainable Chicken Forum

2026-02-23T14:17:00+00:00

Eight leading hospitality businesses including Burger King and KFC have announced the launch of the Sustainable Chicken Forum and said that they will be withdrawing from the Better Chicken Commitment.

AIMS marks 25th anniversary

2026-02-23T11:26:00+00:00

The Association of Independent Meat Suppliers (AIMS) is celebrating 25 years of representing the UK meat industry.

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Spotlight

What’s new in Whitehall?
2026-02-23T08:45:00+00:00By JP Garnier
The Government may hope the animal welfare strategy brings a welcome boost to its election prospects, but will the reforms deliver real benefits or just more red tape, asks JP Garnier.
Access not barriers
2026-02-16T10:27:00+00:00By Norman Bagley
While other countries are supporting exports to Muslim markets, Government inaction means UK businesses are at risk of being shut out, argues Norman Bagley.
Proceed with caution
2026-02-03T16:40:00+00:00By Katie Doherty
Artificial intelligence has promising applications for international trade, but it’s not a substitute for human knowledge, says the International Meat Trade Association’s Katie Doherty.