New app helps young farmers achieve top growth rates in cattle
22:24 | 22/12/2020
Two young farmers report achieving outstanding growth rates with free precision livestock app Breedr.
UK organic farmers can get extra support ahead of Brexit
16:38 | 20/12/2020
Leading initiatives support imports and exports of organic goods after Brexit.
EU farming unions pen open letter urging the European Commission to adjust policy to reflect market realities
21:16 | 17/12/2020
European agri-food associations urge the Commission to adjust the 2021 Annual Work Programme with a less dogmatic approach to make efficient use of its promotion budget for sustainable agri-food goods.
Australian inquiry lends support to growth plan for ag sector
21:14 | 17/12/2020
An inquiry in Australia's parliament has voiced support for the farm sector's growth vision for 2030.
US challenges Canada’s dairy tariff-rate quotas under USMCA
22:02 | 11/12/2020
The US says it is challenging Canada’s allocation of dairy tariff-rate quotas in the US-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) dispute settlement system.
UK NFU says there is still a place for beef and dairy in sixth Carbon Budget
22:00 | 11/12/2020
The UK's Climate Change Committee has released its sixth Carbon Budget, but appears to overlook the nuances of British meat and dairy.
CME update: live cattle futures strengthen alongside beef demand
21:46 | 02/12/2020
US live cattle futures rose on 1 December, supported by strengthening US consumer demand and high wholesale beef prices.
New Zealand promises a carbon neutral government by 2025, but exempts agriculture
21:43 | 02/12/2020
New Zealand states that its public sector will become carbon neutral by 2025 as it declares a climate emergency.
Argentina’s agriculture export industry workers go on strike
22:00 | 01/12/2020
Two major unions representing Argentina’s agro-export industry have launched an indefinite strike, escalating a stand-off that has been simmering for months.
EU launches its beef innovation network
22:15 | 27/11/2020
New EU initiative seeks to connect European beef farmers and drive sustainability in the sector.
