Category: Agriculture
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European states have approved new pollution rules for intensive livestock. The framework will set common environmental standards for the largest poultry and pig units.
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O2Agri has expanded nanobubble water treatment across commercial poultry units. The containerised system is now operating at 12 sites, supported by data from more than 50 million birds.
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Fertiliser disruption is increasing uncertainty across European dairy production planning. Volatile nitrogen costs could affect forage yields, purchased feed, milk volumes, and factory utilisation through the 2027 season.
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COLiBRI will coordinate European research priorities for future crop breeding. The Horizon Europe project will address climate resilience, crop diversity, food security, skills, and technology access.
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Nexira has acquired Keragum to strengthen its carob supply base. The deal adds Moroccan processing capacity, sourcing relationships, and origin-level traceability for locust bean gum.
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European regulators have reviewed antimicrobial resistance monitoring across food chains. The assessment examines sampling, laboratory testing, reporting, and consistency across national surveillance programmes.
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UK food bodies want stronger policy for food security planning. Their priorities link farming, manufacturing, retail, and hospitality resilience.
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UK pork assurance has gained stronger antimicrobial stewardship evidence nationally. Antibiotic use in pigs has fallen sharply since 2015, supported by electronic Medicines Book coverage.
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Europe is tightening its approach to protein security and resilience. The Commission’s new plan links crop production, livestock strategy, processing capacity, and import dependency.
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Reflex and M&S have launched a recyclable produce punnet format. The pack gives premium tomatoes greater shelf visibility while supporting recyclable fresh produce packaging across selected 220g and 360g lines.