Category: Agriculture
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McCain will trial regenerative potato farming on 202 hectares locally. A new research partnership will test circular nutrients, low-input rotations, and publish annual performance data.
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Arla-backed study says workforce gaps threaten UK food security now. New research with Harper Adams University finds only 4% of 18–24 year olds are employed in, or actively pursuing, agriculture, and warns that persistent recruitment failures are colliding with an ageing farm-holder base.
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China lifts Ireland’s beef ban, restoring a key export route. Dublin says the 2024 suspension has been dropped, and a Chinese customs database shows imports from Irish exporters resumed on Monday after the Taoiseach’s Beijing visit.
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USDA’s January outlook nudges citrus up, cotton down, stocks swell. All-orange utilised production is forecast at 2.399 million tons, while cotton output is pegged at 13.918 million bales and Dec 1 corn stocks at 13.282 billion bushels.
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UK dairy and red meat exports target North American growth. British artisanal cheeses and premium red meats are poised to meet increasing demand in the US, Canada, and Mexico. With the AHDB highlighting significant opportunities, these exports could see substantial growth, capitalising on evolving consumer preferences for high-quality products.