LATEST HEADLINES

• Animal Welfare Has A Cost And Everyone Has A Role To Play

  10/11/2024

  The societal demand for more animal welfare in livestock farming is great; for example through larger stables and more space to run around.

• Anthrax Vaccine Protects Sheep And Cattle

  10/10/2024

  Livestock producers who manage properties where anthrax has occurred or nearby properties have been reminded to vaccinate their cattle and sheep against anthrax, even though there are no current anthrax cases.

• Aldi Extends Partnership With Arla To Support Dairy Farming

  10/8/2024

  This extended partnership, set to run until the middle of 2027, will provide additional support to Arla’s farmer owners, ensuring greater focus on sustainability and animal welfare practices. ​

• USDA Announces Actions To Lower Food Prices, Bring Fairness To Farmers, And Promote More Competitive Food Supply Chains

  10/8/2024

  Today, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced multiple steps to deliver on the President’s Executive Order on Promoting Competition in the American Economy to promote fair and competitive markets for American farmers and ranchers, and lower food prices for American families.

• Converting Methane Emissions From Dairy Farms To Biogas Could Save More Than £400M A Year In Fuel Costs

  10/2/2024

  New research has found methane emissions from slurry stores on dairy farms may be up to five times greater than official statistics suggest - and highlights the huge potential for turning them into a renewable energy source.