Supermarkets introduced 22 new lines in the mini roast category in the last year to support the long-term sustainability of the sector, and to encourage new consumers, thanks to new product development work by AHDB Beef & Lamb.

April 27th sees Warmer & Greener: A Guide to the Future of Domestic Energy Efficiency Policy launched in Parliament. A key report that comes in the wake of inquiries by the Energy & Climate Change Committee, National Audit Office and the upcoming Bonfield Review, Warmer & Greener provides workable solutions in a four part approach.

The Campaign to Protect Rural England urges Government to get volume builders to develop their existing brownfield sites, before needlessly ravaging more precious open land.

Ever-increasing numbers undermine Government claims that it truly wants to protect the Green Belt

The Campaign to Protect Rural England explains that new figures - showing there are now more than a quarter of a million houses planned for the Green Belt - make ‘a mockery of Government commitments to protect it.’

The results of the European Tree of the Year contest have been announced, with the Hungarian Tree of Bataszek winning with 72,653 votes. More than 200,000 people voted online.

Animal welfare charity Blue Cross writes following an appearance this week before the Environment Committee discussing domestic pet welfare.

As part of the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Efra) Inquiry on animal welfare, the British Veterinary Association (BVA) and British Small Animal Veterinary Association (BSAVA) told MPs that the Animal Welfare Act 2006, while an excellent umbrella piece of legislation, can be difficult to enforce – with more resources needed to assist charities and local authorities as well as the introduction of secondary legislation to make clear responsibilities.

Taking place during National Pet Month, NOAH is supporting the first annual World Animal Vaccination Day on 20 April 2016.

Levy payers and stakeholders can now keep up with the latest developments from AHDB Beef & Lamb following the launch of chairman updates after each board meeting

Ahead of the Lords’ second reading of the HS2 Bill, the Woodland Trust makes its case for a series of amendments to save irreplaceable ancient woodland.

Beef producers from across England are being encouraged to get involved in an AHDB Beef & Lamb-funded project on silage quality.

A campaign to raise business awareness of Duty of Care and the financial and environmental cost of waste crime launches today.

NOAH Chief Executive Dawn Howard comments on the investor group campaign on the use of antibiotics in animals

The decision from Macquarie to divest its stake in Thames Water is the perfect chance for government to set the strategic and operational direction of the water says GMB

In response to reports that Defra will retain existing statutory animal welfare codes, BVA President Sean Wensley commented: 

The third networking event for women working in the UK meat industry will take place at Ironmonger’s Hall in London on May 25.

The economic role of red meat exports has taken centre stage in a film produced by AHDB Beef & Lamb.

Expert advice on all aspects of sheep lameness is now available at the touch of a button thanks to a new video series from AHDB Beef & Lamb.

Ahead of next month’s national elections (5 May), the British Veterinary Association (BVA) and BVA’s Northern Ireland, Scottish and Welsh Branches have launched three manifestos urging incoming parliamentarians to take action on animal health and welfare under a One Health agenda for government.

With the news that Conservative ministers are planning to replace statutory animal welfare codes in farms with ‘industry-led guidance,’ the British Veterinary Association demands reassurance that such guidance will be drawn from a wide range of expertises.

AHDB Beef & Lamb is to launch a programme of activity to highlight the importance of the Halal sector to the industry. 

Children from Bellsquarry Primary School in Livingston have added a splash of colour to the beehive sculpture in their local community orchard, thanks to the Woodland Trust Scotland and players of People’s Postcode Lottery.

Responding to the Scottish government’s recently-published animal health and welfare in the livestock industry: strategy 2016 to 2021, President of BVA Scottish Branch Grace Webster said: