NFU finds “modest” farm income gains are “fragile”
The latest farming income figures have been published by Defra, with the NFU labelling the gains as “fragile”.
Weetabix workers strike over pay
Usdaw union members working at breakfast cereal giant Weetabix have taken three days of industrial action in a dispute about pay.
AHDB expects cereal and oilseed imports to remain high
Research from AHDB has found that following an overall smaller cereal harvest in 2024, the UK has a greater reliance on imported grain in the 2024/25 year.
AHDB pilot to measure environmental impact of UK food producers
The AHDB baselining pilot will aim to measure the environmental impact of 170 producers across Great Britain.
AHDB predicts rise in UK wheat but fall in oilseed rape area for 2025
The Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board has predicted a 5.4% increase in the UK wheat area for harvest in 2025, with oilseed rape predicted to decline by 17%.
Kellanova invests £75m in Wrexham facility
Kellanova, formerly Kellogg Company, has unveiled plans to invest £75 million in its Wrexham cereal factory, creating “at least” 130 jobs.
