Activist group appeal dismissed by High Court, says BPC
Claims from an activist group that the Defra Secretary was acting unlawfully in allowing so-called “fast-growing” chickens have been dismissed by the High Court.
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.
Government says commitment to farmers is “steadfast”
Government has announced that during the first week of December, it injected more than £343 million into the rural economy to benefit over 31,000 farmers.
FDF report finds confidence in food manufacturers “remained steady”
The Food and Drink Federation has released its latest State of Industry report, finding that confidence “remained steady” among food manufacturers in Q3.
OFC25 names Inspiring Innovators for inaugural programme
The Oxford Farming Conference has announced six speakers for its inaugural Inspiring Innovators programme.
Defra publishes 2024 UK Food Security Report
Defra has published its UK Food Security Report 2024, reporting that extreme weather events continue to have a “significant effect” on domestic production.
