All Farming articles
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NewsNGOs call for government to stop expansion of ‘intensive poultry farming’
The coalition, led by River Action UK, wrote a letter to Defra secretary Angela Eagle pressing for the release of analysis showing ‘the need for more poultry’ and to pursue a ‘regenerative poultry sector growth plan’
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NewsDefra must do more to build resilience to food shocks: NAO
With short and long-term risks becoming ‘potentially more severe’ Defra needed to review its response planning for food supply chain risks, the NAO urged
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Comment & OpinionHas severe weather pushed UK farming resilience to its limit?
While things are clearly tough for all farmers right now, some are feeling the strain worse than others
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NewsGen Z appetite for meat and dairy grows
Between September 2025 and January 2026, red meat purchase intent among Gen Z rose by eight percentage points, alongside a three percentage point increase for dairy
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NewsUK food supply in ‘firing line’ as El Niño ‘supersizes’ to record highs
Up to a quarter of the UK’s food imports (worth £17bn) could be impacted by this year’s accelerating El Niño climate pattern, experts have warned
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News2 Sisters’ Boparan warns UK food security at threat without action
In a statement released this week, the food industry boss called for coordinated action from government and industry to make the country more self sufficient in the face of global supply chain challenges
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NewsEfra Committee adds to industry pressure on government for Brazil meat ban
Industry groups have called on Great Britain to follow the EU in banning imports of products such as beef and chicken over antibiotic resistance concerns
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NewsBritish farmers lose £5bn due to extreme heat
This summer’s extreme heat and drought are projected to have led to the worst harvest on record
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NewsFewer than half of British consumers trust food labels, survey finds
The analysis also showed 53% of respondents thought food labels were ‘overwhelming’
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NewsStrawberry growers call for retailer support as late season volumes rise
The latest forecasts from British Berry Growers suggests availability will be significantly above the same period last year, with particularly strong supplies anticipated over the next fortnight
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NewsScottish abattoirs reject ‘intimidating’ meat inspection action
FSS announced its 2026/27 rates in March, giving businesses three weeks’ notice of an 8.6% rise in official veterinarian charges and a 10.4% surge in meat hygiene inspector rates
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NewsDairy Roadmap unveils ‘ambitious’ targets for sustainability progress
The targets, presented by The Dairy Roadmap’s Processor Working Group, focuses on three areas: climate change and energy, water, and plastics and packaging
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NewsUrgent action required over Brazilian meat imports, farmers say
In a joint letter to Defra secretary of state Angela Eagle, the NFU, NFU Scotland, Ulster Farmers’ Union and NFU Cymru have called for a UK-wide ban on Brazilian Products of Animal Origin (POAO) from 3 September
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Comment & OpinionWaitrose’s regen-ag films: more ads than critical engagement
It’s beautifully shot, but more than two short episodes are required for this topic
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Analysis & FeaturesWhy salmonella cases in the UK are steadily surging
Rising numbers of imported eggs are being blamed for outbreaks
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News2 Sisters still trucking in water to Willand site due to restrictions
In order to maintain production at the Devon facility, The Grocer understands the business has been bringing additional water in by road since mid-July
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NewsM&S uses AI to monitor dairy cow welfare in industry first
The tool uses cameras to capture footage of dairy cows when they are indoors, which is then analysed using an algorithm trained alongside vets to monitor the welfare of cows in real time.
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Feature SynopsisFocus On Wales: 31 October
Can Plaid Cymru pull off its plan to develop a food strategy for Wales?
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NewsBeef supply chain tech firm Breedr wins £20m series B investment
The series B raise has taken Breedr to $46.6m total raised, and will be used to grow its team and bring more ranchers and farmers on to the platform
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NewsAldi potato supplier invests £1.7m in automation and future growth
Cockerill has supplied Aldi since the supermarket first arrived in the UK and provides potatoes across bagged and loose lines including more than 16 million loose baking potatoes annually