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UK farmers use trackers to recover stolen machinery
An increase in the use of trackers is enabling UK police to recover 100s of 1000s of pounds worth of stolen machinery.
UK-NZ free trade talks on
Dairy processors say the launch of free trade agreement (FTA) negotiations between New Zealand and the UK is a positive development.
NZ blackcurrant sales surge
A UK-based company, believed to be the single biggest exporter of New Zealand blackcurrant product, has seen “very strong” sales as consumers in the grip of the COVID-19 pandemic seek healthy dietary supplements.
COVID-19: Misery on UK farms
Wake up, New Zealand: that’s the message from a New Zealander trying to manage a large dairy farm in the UK amid the COVID-19 outbreak.
Agriculture struggles with GHG policies
High-level policy agreements on greenhouse gases – such as the Paris Agreement – are challenging both policy makers and scientists, according to an international scientific expert in this field.
Vegan milk service hits UK
OPINION: In March, the first national dairy-free milk delivery service will be coming to British doorsteps, a clear sign that veganism is on the rise in the United Kingdom.
Climate change deals ‘too complicated’
Both policymakers and scientists are struggling to deal with the issues of climate change and greenhouse gas emissions, says an expert.
UK records first ever trade surplus for dairy
Elderly UK farmers should be paid to retire, says Minister
UK Environment Secretary, George Eustice has an unusual solution to improving the environment: paying farmers to retire.
Young farmer’s heartbreaking tweet inspires farmers to open up
A 20-year old farmer’s tweet about her declining mental health has sparked a massive response online.