First Milk and Yeo Valley establish new regenerative milk pool

First Milk and Yeo Valley Production have announced a collaboration with an aim to establish a new conventional regenerative milk pool. The new ‘Naturally Better Dairy Group’ will see co-operative First Milk establish a regenerative milk pool in the South West of England. Founded on the principles of regenerative farming, this group will supply Yeo…

Pig sector leader awarded OBE in King’s Honours List

The former chief executive of the National Pig Association (NPA) has been awarded an OBE in the first King’s Honours list. Dr Zoe Leach, better known to many in the pig industry by her maiden name of Davies, was granted the honour in recognition of her services to the industry. Initially joining the group in…

Week-long initiative to put spotlight on Britain’s 700 pea growers

A week-long celebration of one of Britain’s favourite vegetables and the 700 farmers who produce it will commence in July. The UK’s annual celebration of the British pea harvesting season will return for its eighth year between 3 – 9 July. The week, which is spearheaded by British Growers Association (BGA), will celebrate British production…

Farmers reminded of Defra animal welfare grants of up to £25,000

Farmers have just one month left to apply for grants between £1,000 and £25,000 to invest in new technology and equipment to boost animal welfare. Grants are being provided for a variety of items that could help farmers improve their livestock health and welfare. It is part of the Farming Equipment and Technology Fund, with…

Wynnstay and Humphrey Feeds to combine poultry operations

Wynnstay and Humphrey Feeds & Pullets have announced they will combine their poultry feed and pullets, offering into one focused poultry brand. Following its acquisition of Humphrey Feeds & Pullets in 2022, Wynnstay has confirmed that the two businesses will combine poultry operations. The combined poultry operation of both businesses will be branded as Wynnstay…

Strong demand from arable farms help boost tractor registrations

Agricultural tractor registrations were 10% higher in the first three months of 2023 than 2022, with strong demand particularly from arable enterprises. New figures by the Agricultural Engineers Association (AEA) shows that trends varied between machines of different powers and in different parts of the country. Click here to read the full article

First Milk has been honoured with the first ever King’s Award for Enterprise for Sustainable Development

The award, previously known as the Queen’s Awards for Enterprise, continues to recognise UK businesses who go the extra mile with sustainability. It is given for commercially successful products, services and management that also benefit society and the economy. Successful businesses are able to use the esteemed King’s Awards Emblem for the next five years.…

UK pig prices continue to increase to new all-time record

UK pig prices have continued to increase to a new all-time record, as tight supplies and strong EU prices continue to drive the pig price forward. The EU-spec SPP increased by a further 1.12p to reach 212.53p per kg during the week ended 18 March. The National Pig Association (NPA) said this figure would, in…

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