EC cancels poultry threshold amendments

Dairy profits drop by 13% as outlook 'remains bleak' Lower milk prices, falling production and soaring input costs are contributing to falling profitability in the dairy industry, according to rural acco... English farmers at risk, CAP coalition warns government The largest ever coalition of British farming organisations has today warned the Government that English farmers could be treated unfairly under new C... NFU express 'deep concerns' over CAP changes In an historic vote in Strasbourg on Wednesday, the European Parliament supported a number of changes to the European Commission's controversial Commo... Key CAP vote ends as MEPs back mandatory 'greening' The European Parliament has backed plans to cap direct payments and made 'greening' measures mandatory as Wednesday's voting session ends. "Today w... Dairy farmers urged to place more calves on rearing market Dairy farmers could secure an important place in the new push to produce large volumes of high quality, high priced beef sired by native breed bulls f... Crunch time on future of CAP in European Parliament MEPs are set to agree their final position on the future of the Common Agricultural Policy in Strasbourg after months of preparation. The amount of... Uralchem net profit up 49% in 2012 Fertiliser producers Uralchem have seen a 49% increase in net profit according to its published financial statement for 2012. Dmitry Konyaev, CEO o... JCB to supply 1,000 machines for Brazil JCB has secured an order for more than 1,000 backhoe loaders from Brazil's Minister of Agrarian Department worth more than £40 million. The order f... US wheat prices hit eight-month low The world’s financial focus seems to have switched away from commodities and back to economics. The Eurozone and US debt are back in the spotlights, w... Do not forget Scottish farmers, NFUS urges Paterson NFU Scotland has written to the Secretary of State for Agriculture, Owen Paterson MP, reminding him of Scottish farming priorities ahead of vital CAP ... MEPs gear up for historic CAP vote Farming groups are urging MEPs to fight for a 'simple, fair, competitive and productive' Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) ahead of a crucial vote on t... Vion agrees sale of meat processing plants The holding company for 2 Sisters Food Group has agreed to acquire Vion's poultry and red meat processing businesses in the UK. The Dutch food prod... Produce World announce £4.5m profit Produce World has announced operating profits of £4.5 million for the year to end of June 2012. Given the losses made by the business in 2010/11, ... January insolvency figures 'lowest since 2007' Business insolvencies have seen a significant drop in January, its lowest level since 2007, according to figures. Data from the Insolvency Index fr... EU farming unions 'must stand together' on lamb price The impact of the fall in lamb prices is being felt by farmers across Europe and EU organisations must 'act as one to tackle it', the NFU has urged. ... Bonus payments for beet growers announced Following months of discussions, the NFU and British Sugar have announced details of a contract bonus payment for beet growers. Provided they fulf... Welsh farm incomes slashed says report The incomes of Welsh farmers have been forecast down according to a report published today with hikes in input costs, falling lamb prices and the redu... CAP data leaks reveal 10% cut Gail Soutar of the NFU told delegates that unofficial, leaked data doing the rounds in Brussels had allowed experts to put the possible impact on 'pil... Produce World stops company name categories Fresh vegetable grower and supplier Produce World has announced that it has stopped using individual company names for the various product categories ... Dairy industry urged to unite over working strategy The UK's dairy industry will fall behind in terms of scale and efficiency if it fails to keep up with global growth according to the NFU who are urgin... Fears for dairy farmers as plant set to close Plans to close a Carmarthenshire dairy plant will place downward pressure on farmgate milk prices warned the Farmers' Union of Wales today. The da... Cheese plant closure threatens 70 jobs A Canadian-owned cheese production plant in Carmarthenshire is set to close, affecting 70 jobs and its local suppliers. The dairy plant in Newcastl... Cheap food culture has 'become outdated' says beef association The cheap food culture that has dominated the UK over the past 30 years has become outdated, said the National Beef Association who predicted farmers ... Rising farm values increase pressure to reveal risks The rising price of farm and agricultural land has increased pressure to reveal the environmental risks associated with it, according to research. ... Duke's estate in 'aggressive' approach to rent increases The Tenant Farmers Association has expressed concerns over reports from Ralph Percy, Duke of Northumberland's estate of an 'aggressive' approach being... Farmer diversifies ready for CAP reform A Meirionnydd farmer has gone the extra mile to ensure he is financially prepared to deal with a possible cut in his single farm payment following CAP... Exports provide 'solid backing' to UK crop after difficult season The human consumption market is the main support behind bean production, and it is a market that is constant, with the Middle East consuming up to 400... Farm incomes reveal pressure as costs continue to rise As 86% of Welsh farmers have reported a decrease in farm business income, farm input costs have risen in the last six months according to reports. The... Dairy farm steps up banker education programme A Wiltshire dairy farm is stepping up its campaign to help the banking industry make agricultural investment decisions. Stowell Farms in Pewsey sec... Farm costs continue to rise Results for the last six months of the Anglia Farmers Agricultural Inflation Index have shown an increase in farm input costs with an AgInflation figu... Sheep sector confidence 'at rock bottom' Livestock representatives from the UK farming unions have been meeting in London to discuss the on-going challenges facing the sheep industry. The... Muted optimism for farmers following EU budget deal EU leaders have finally agreed on a budget deal for the years 2014 to 2020 with spending expected to be 3% lower than in the period from 2007 to 2013 ... Milk buyers confirm voluntary code stance Dairy farmers who supply Müller UK & Ireland Group will now be covered by the Voluntary Code of Practice, the company has said. The first milk supp... EU-US trade deal 'will dismantle GM health protections' Earth Open Source has warned an EU-US free trade deal would weaken safeguards on genetically modified (GM) crops. The proposed deal wants to tie h... EU farm reforms as voted by the Committee Agriculture Committee MEPs set out their position on EU farm policy reform in texts voted on Wednesday and Thursday, after more than a year's worth of... Running an agri business 'becoming increasingly complex' The operating environment for food and agriculture companies is becoming increasingly complex as new external influences compound rising commodity pri... India to see fast-food growth Rapid changes to eating habits in India has spurred fast food restaurants to implement 'aggressive' expansion plans, according to a report. The res... Solar for farmers: What are the financial returns? Farmers have taken up solar technology as they know is wonderful asset for any business it reduces your energy bills greatly, creates you an income fo... Uralchem becomes largest Russian producer of ammonia In 2012, URALCHEM became the largest Russian producer of ammonia. The supporting data was published in the annual report of the Russian Scientific... Lawyers warn swap mis-selling victims As the legal industry assesses the implications of the recent FSA report on interest rate swaps mis-selling, a worrying picture is starting to emerge.... Kendall upbeat over farming future NFU President Peter Kendall described UK agriculture as 'a modern, exciting and high-tech industry' but he acknowledged the sector faced many challeng... ACMC pig breeders expands Philippines operation International pig-breeding company, ACMC, is expanding its Philippines operation with the appointment of a new franchisee breeder on the island of Luz... Bee population at risk over EU cuts An already declining bee population could be dealt further blows if cuts to greener farming projects are made at the EU summit. EU leaders are meet... Farmers opt for euro subsidy payment as sterling falls As the UK economy continues to falter, UK farmers face another challenging year brought on by adverse weather conditions, soaring costs and a weak eur... Dragons' Den inventors to address FUW meeting Company representatives who appeared on the television series Dragons' Den will address the Farmers' Union of Wales annual general meeting this month.... European leaders to meet over CAP budget proposals European leaders will meet in Brussels this week to try and reach a unanimous agreement on the EU's long term budget for the period 2014-2020. The ... US winter wheat dryness may break with rainfall Soycomplex Mar 13 Soybeans closed at USD14.95 1/2, up 6 3/4 cents; May 13 Soybeans closed at USD14.85 3/4, up 5 1/2 cents; Mar 13 Soybean Meal clos... Environmental Stewardship derogations continue due to bad weather Natural England will be continuing to make its Environmental Stewardship scheme derogations available due to recent wet weather and snowfall. They ... Farmers able to apply for grant by March Farmers in England will be able to apply for grants of up to £10,000 when the Catchment Sensitive Farming capital grant fund opens for applications on... Industry helps itself through peer-to-peer lending A lending scheme which helps to fund purchases of farm inputs has recorded loans of more than £1 million in its first year and returned interest of 5....