UK pig production is about to face it's hardest time ever. As it stands, every pig is produced at a loss of around £18 With the global cereal harvest looking poor, feed costs will … [Read More...]
A Finkle Life
Dairy Farmers
Over the last few weeks, Dairy farmers have been taking the milk price cuts to the front lines. Although their persistence has been paying off with the price cuts being withdrawn, … [Read More...]
Rose Veal Revolution
Tens of thousands of calves are shot at birth each year as a consequence of the dairy industry meeting the consumers demand for affordable top quality milk. As you all know, I am … [Read More...]
A Fresh Approach – NFU
I attended the launch of a new NFU campaign: Farming Delivers Firstly, the visual aspect of the campaign was simple,vibrant and grabbed your attention. Upon reading the campaign … [Read More...]
Dairy 2020 Launched
Today I had the pleasure of participating in the launch of a new initiative, "Dairy 2020". At Westminster Hall, Jim Paice outlined directions the group will be taking. It is very … [Read More...]
A Double Edged Sword
Well folks, spring is well upon us. For a change we have a season that is truly bang on time! I can't remember the last time I had the genuine feeling of Easter firing on all … [Read More...]