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There is a real danger Red Tractor (RT) could become Defra’s policing body, making the assurance schemeÌý‘more compulsory than voluntary’, farmers fear.Ìý

Fake meat will not save the planet and risks entrenching domination of food systems by giant ag-corporations, the International Panel of Experts on Sustainable Food Systems (IPES) has warned.Ìý

Processors have announced price rises for May but Kite Consulting have warned another 5-10ppl could be needed if they want to incentivise production

Processors have announced price rises for May but Kite Consulting have warned another 5-10ppl could be needed if they want to incentivise production

It follows last month’s announcement of a 1ppl rise for May, taking the total rise to 3.3ppl

Processors have continued to announce large price rises for May, with Meadow Foods price standing at 41ppl

Turnout time can signal an increased risk of leptospirosis, with the disease is a common cause of infertility and abortion in cattle. Wendy Short reports.

The presence of some strains of clostridial bacteria in soil can make turnout a time of increased risk for livestock, with youngstock particularly vulnerable. Wendy Short reports.

Cattle producers should get on top of flies early before populations become unmanageable due to the significant impact they can have on stock. Dairy Farmer reports.