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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.

NFU calls on Government to deliver long-term investment

2026-02-23T07:45:00+00:00

The National Farmers’ Union has written to Chancellor Rachel Reeves ahead of the upcoming Spring Forecast, calling for measures that deliver long-term investment in British producers.

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Spotlight

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.
COP30: a wake-up call and an opportunity
2026-01-12T09:19:00+00:00By Lucas Daglish
As food systems become increasingly central to climate planning, BMPA sustainability manager Lucas Daglish argues that now is the time for UK producers to act.