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NewsUK clears Ivy Farm's cultivated wagyu beef for use in pet food
The Oxford-based start-up is the second company cleared to sell cultivated meat for pets in the UK, with its first commercial-scale production run due in early 2027.
UK pushes back on Philippines' proposed curbs on cheap pork imports
The UK has joined the US and Canada in urging Manila to keep its existing pork tariff rates, warning that higher duties could threaten the Philippines' food security.
NewsUK government opens consultation on phasing out CO2 stunning of pigs
Defra has opened an eight-week consultation on banning high-concentration carbon dioxide stunning of pigs in UK slaughterhouses, proposing argon gas and automated electrical stunning as alternatives.
NewsUK startup Omni launches functional plant-based dog food and lands Pedigree Wholesale listing
The plant- and yeast-based range targets joints, skin and calm behaviour, as the startup moves into independent pet shops after a 10-fold rise in revenue.
NewsUK retailer Pets Corner launches Gentle Kitchen fresh frozen dog food, distributed via We.pet
The four-recipe range contains 67% meat or fish and will reach independent pet shops through a distributor serving more than 700 regular customers.
NewsBarry Callebaut and Arla launch three-year dairy decarbonisation partnership on UK milk powder
Arla will supply annual farm-level carbon data, with incentive payments for farmers who adopt emission-reducing practices.
NewsUK farm unions press government to match EU ban on Brazilian beef and poultry
The EU removes Brazil from its approved exporter list on 3 September, and British unions warn the displaced volume could be redirected to the UK market.
NewsUK's Years recalls all fresh dog meals as dry eye reports rise to 192 cases
The subscription pet food company is investigating whether contamination in its buckwheat supply is linked to a sudden eye condition that can progress to vision loss if untreated.
NewsUK dairy sector continues to see departure of producers
Dairy producers in the United Kingdom continue to exit the industry at an alarming rate, with nearly 200 fewer dairy farms operating in April 2026 compared with the same time last year.
NewsPositive results seen in research focused on pigs fattened on outdoor system in Northern Ireland, UK
Research looking at two groups of pigs fattened on an outdoor system in Northern Ireland, the United Kingdom, have showed good results and proved there is potential for this rearing method in the country.
NewsUK vets call for ban on use of cages for hens
Senior vets in the United Kingdom have called for an outright ban on the use of cages for laying hens in the UK on welfare grounds.
NewsPhilippines formalises regionalisation measures for HPAI in UK
While the Philippines' Department of Agriculture (DA) has effectively applied regionalisation measures for high pathogenicity avian influenza (HPAI) in the United Kingdom since 2024, this arrangement has now been officially formalised through a Department Circular No. 17, the DA said in a news release dated April 22.
NewsUK pork production strong in Q1 2016
UK pork production was strong in the first quarter of 2026.
NewsMajor chicken producer to be at UK's High Court over accusation of river pollution
One of the United Kingdom's largest chicken producers and a water company will be in the High Court on April 27 accused of polluting the rivers Wye, Lugg and Usk.
NewsUK's ammonia pollution highly concentrated in areas with highest numbers of intensive pig, poultry farms
Ammonia pollution hotspots have been identified in areas with some of the greatest numbers of intensive pig and poultry farms in the United Kingdom, research has revealed.
NewsDairy farmers in UK make strong gains in milk yield and fertility
UK dairy farmers are making significant gains in milk yield and fertility, while mastitis levels continue to fall, indicating higher production efficiency and a healthier national herd.
NewsNew avian influenza vaccine trials begin in UK
Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) vaccine trials have started in the United Kingdom on March 5 in a major step forward in the fight against the disease.
NewsClose to one in five meat, dairy consignments avoided UK biosecurity checks in November last year
Nearly one in five consignments of meat and dairy flagged for inspection bypassed UK biosecurity checks after entering through the Port of Dover in November 2025, according to new government data published by MPs.
NewsSuspected bird flu case in Tyrone, Northern Ireland, UK, prompts control measures
Measures have been put in place after a suspected case of bird flu at a premises in Tyrone, Northern Ireland, the United Kingdom.
NewsPublic investment in innovation of Scotland, UK salmon farming industry hits more than US$232 million since 2018
Public investment in innovation across the salmon farming sector of Scotland, the United Kingdom, has totaled more than £183 million (US$232 million) since 2018, with overall activity approaching £200 million (US$254 million), according to an independent review.
NewsEngland, UK consumers advised not to eat eggs produced near Lancashire chemical plant
Consumers in England, the United Kingdom, are being advised to avoid eating domestically-produced eggs or egg-laying poultry near to a Lancashire chemical plant after raised levels of a potentially cancer-causing substance were found.
NewsUK pork production rose year-on-year in December 2025
Defra's latest slaughter statistics have highlighted a significant year-on-year increase in pork production in the United Kingdom in December 2025, driven largely by soaring carcass weights, as the UK pork market continues to come under pressure.
NewsHong Kong, China, stops chicken, egg imports from Perth and Kinross, Scotland, UK
Hong Kong, China, has suspended the importation of chicken and eggs from the Perth and Kinross region of Scotland, the United Kingdom, due to an outbreak of avian influenza, also known as bird flu.
NewsAll chickens at Nottinghamshire, England, UK farm to be culled following bird flu outbreak
Every chicken at a commercial poultry site in Nottinghamshire, England, the United Kingdom, will be culled after a case of bird flu was confirmed.
NewsASF cases in Spain rouse concerns about protecting pigs in UK
Following recent outbreaks of African swine fever (ASF) in Spain, UK pig producers are being urged to maintain strong biosecurity measures and ensure robust contingency plans are in place.