Covid-19: consumption changes present 'profound' challenges for ag sector

The spring of 2020 was expected to be a busy time for the pig sector, with so many anticipated changes coming in the form of new legislation, and welfare and environmental issues going up the wider agenda, says Edward Barker, senior policy advisor at the National Pig Association (NPA).

10 April 2020 鈥� 3 min read

The spring of 2020 was expected to be a busy time for the pig sector, with so many anticipated changes coming in the form of new legislation, and welfare and environmental issues going up the wider agenda,...

Diversification: 10 things to consider ahead of business shift

As the recent 51AV视频Business Income revealed, the loss of the Basic Payment Scheme (BPS) has hit farmers hard. For many diversification could be the answer

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14 March 2026 鈥� 2 min read

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Farming Matters: David Lindars 鈥� "Livestock markets, abattoirs and butcher's shops have all disappeared in large numbers"

This week's opinion from throughout the world of agriculture: David Lindars, technical operations director at the British Meat Processors Association

David Lindars

14 March 2026 鈥� 4 min read

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Former Scotland Food and Drink head named as new Red Tractor chief

Paul McLaughlin says his first job is to 'listen' as he pays tribute to farmers as 'backbone of food system'

Jane Thynne

13 March 2026 鈥� 1 min read

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