farming
University of Aberdeen tackles ‘UK’s most dangerous industry’
Researchers from the University of Aberdeen have teamed up with industry partners, KURA Human Factors to develop a training course designed specifically for farmers.
European organisations concerned about the EU’s Farm to Fork strategy
A joint declaration by two dozen European farming organisations, including the European Dairy Association (EDA), has asked for clarification of the EU’s Farm to Fork strategy.
The critical pieces
Sustainability continues to be a top priority globally, so the way milk is produced is becoming as important as the products made from them. Normally we don’t discuss up the supply chain too much on the blog, but a couple of supply-related events caught my eye this week.
Big data empowers Arla farmers to decarbonise dairy at a faster pace
Data results from climate checks confirm that Arla farmers are among the most climate efficient dairy farmers in the world.
UK to gain first School of Sustainable Food and Farming
Plans are in progress to develop the UK’s first School of Sustainable Food and Farming at Harper Adams University in Shropshire.
Time for organic to seize the day, says OF&G
The launch of the Soil Association’s Organic Market Report 2021 has been welcomed by OF&G’s (Organic Farmers & Growers) chief executive Roger Kerr, who believes this is a timely reminder of organic’s potential.
US Farmers For Free Trade develop export roadmap
A coalition of US-based agricultural organisations has released a trade-focused roadmap to help American agriculture compete and succeed globally.
Organic side-lined in Defra’s farming roadmap, says OF&G
The largest certifier of UK organic land, Organic Farmers & Growers, has reacted with bewilderment to Defra’s launch of its Path to Sustainable Farming 2021-2024.
Dairy farmers across South West of UK set for ‘major boost’ from new trade deals
Farmers across the South West of the UK are set to benefit from future Free Trade Agreements with the US, Japan, Australia and New Zealand.
Government launches UK-wide consultation into dairy sector to tackle supply chain issues
The UK government, working with the devolved administrations in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, has launched a consultation seeking to end any unfair practices across the UK’s dairy sector.
Business & trade, Dairy processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
UK farmers invited to shape new Environmental Land Management scheme
Farmers and interested parties throughout England will have the chance to shape the future of Environmental Land Management (ELM) by taking part in one of six upcoming online webinars.
Milag asks farmers what they want from consumers
Germany’s Milag dairy working group has asked its Rhineland-Palatinate dairy farmers what they want from consumers, and the response was appreciation, fair prices and a knowledge of how farming helps to alleviate climate change.
The bureaucracy files
Over the weekend, Jeremy Clarkson was in the Sunday Times, noting that while the rest of us were in the garden, enjoying the sunshine, he was in his office filling out government forms for his farming activities. I am sure some of our readers were with him, filling out those same forms. He also rightly pointed out that few farms could manage without the government help the forms provide, but now that Brexit is occurring, the subsidy will eventually stop.
Trouw Nutrition launches grant for innovative dairy professionals
Trouw Nutrition’s new €10,000 HealthyLife grant is available to progressive dairy farmers, nutritionists and veterinarians who are serious about the sustainability and well-being of their herd.