Pilgrim’s Europe has unveiled a new Pork Centre of Excellence at Bromborough on the Wirral – following a £350,000 investment to strengthen product development and accelerate innovation across its pork business unit. The facility includes a modern development kitchen to support efficient, high-quality innovation for customers – including an... Read more
Tools that help farmers anticipate and manage disease risks are growing in popularity as outbreaks continue to disrupt livestock sectors. Digital systems are helping farms respond quickly to threats, according to a biosecurity and disease management specialists Livetec Systems, which is marking 15 years in the pig and poultry... Read more
Improving efficiency while managing disease risk will be central themes at this year’s British Pig & Poultry Fair – as producers face tighter margins and heightened biosecurity pressures. The two-day event takes place on 13-14 May at the NEC Birmingham. It will bring together farmers, advisers and suppliers to... Read more
More farmers are increasing their use of manure as they seek to cut costs and improve soil performance. Rising fertiliser prices and a stronger focus on soil health are accelerating the shift towards manure. Growers say they are prioritising organic matter to improve structure, water retention and long-term productivity.... Read more
A new specialist machinery event focused on manure handling and nutrient management reflects a wider shift in UK farming towards tighter regulation and more efficient input use. Muck Management UK 2026 will bring together manufacturers, contractors and farmers at a time of increased scrutiny on slurry storage and application.... Read more
Beef Expo to focus on food security
Livestock 15/04/2026
The National Beef Association will use its flagship Beef Expo to highlight concerns about the future of the UK’s beef supply chain when the event returns next month. The industry showcase will take place at Melton Mowbray livestock market on 30 May. Organisers say the event will focus on... Read more
Good crop management will be key to maximising output and profitability from sugar beet and fodder beet crops this season. Both crops face several challenges – on top of a sugar beet price which is “not too exciting,” says Jim Nutting, technical manager for agronomy specialists ProCam. But agronomic... Read more
A nationwide competition to encourage primary school children to grow, harvest and menu plan with carrots has been launched. Working with seed company Elsoms Seeds, the British Carrot Growers’ Association said it wanted to increase youngsters’ knowledge of food from seed to plate and encourage healthy eating and creative... Read more
Potato growers are placing greater emphasis on ventilation systems as they seek to maintain quality over longer storage periods. The issue will feature prominently at PotatoEurope 2026, which takes place on 9-10 September in Springe, near Hannover. The event will focus on how storage systems can support consistent supply... Read more
A nationwide competition to encourage primary school children to grow, harvest and menu plan with carrots has been launched. Working with seed company Elsoms Seeds, the British Carrot Growers’ Association said it wanted to increase youngsters’ knowledge of food from seed to plate and encourage healthy eating and creative... Read more