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NSA welcomes Farming Roadmap 2050 and says farmers are ready to “meet the challenge”

2026-06-29T10:38:00+01:00

The National Sheep Association has stated that sheep farmers will “welcome the clarity” over the direction and priorities of the Department of Environment, Food and Rural Affairs brought by the publication of the Farming Roadmap 2050.

Meat Industry Awards product judging completes for 2026

2026-06-29T08:15:00+01:00

This year’s meat industry awards product judging at Harper Adams University concluded on Friday 26th June, with judges commenting that they were really pleased with the high standard, innovation and range of entries.

Last chance today to submit Women In Meat Industry Awards nominations

2026-06-26T11:55:00+01:00

The nominations period for the 2026 Women In Meat Industry Awards closes today [Friday 26th June] as organisers encourage industry to put forward their star colleagues.

Defra unveils Farming Roadmap 2050

2026-06-26T11:38:00+01:00

The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs has published its ’Farming Roadmap 2050’, which aims to set out how Government can provide long-term stability for producers.

LMC spotlights agri-food careers to students

2026-06-26T09:28:00+01:00

The Livestock and Meat Commission has highlighted the importance of agri-food careers to young people and showcased its work in the beef and sheep sectors.

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Your June edition includes: UK retail sector market analysis – meat price inflation is impacting sales but there are still opportunities for retailers; profile: Plumpton College principal Jeremy Kerswell; a round-up of the latest bakery trends; alternative protein in focus.

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The 2026 edition of Meat Contacts is full of updated industry listings. Available in print and online, you can read and search the digital edition right now.

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Opinion

Blur vs Oasis: what we can learn about choosing the future
2026-05-28T11:12:00+01:00By Adrian Simpson
New technology will inevitably shape our industry, says IMTA’s Adrian Simpson. So, do we have to roll with it? There’s no other way…
Heritage vandalism
2026-05-20T09:52:00+01:00By JP Garnier
Defra is falling short when it comes to the protection of iconic British products such as Wiltshire cured bacon, says JP Garnier.
Plant-based protein under pressure
2026-05-05T08:53:00+01:00By Lamyah Moochhala
The European ban on “meaty” labels will be a blow to producers of meat alternatives, bringing with it costly changes to packaging, branding and market strategies that are likely to have an impact beyond the EU, says IMTA’s Lamyah Moochhala.