The Oxford Farming Conference (OFC) has confirmed the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, Emma Reynolds MP, will deliver the annual political keynote address before taking questions from the audience. Hosted in Oxford and online from 7th to...
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ABP launches Farm Ambassador Programme to deepen supplier collaboration and support supply chain progress
ABP UK has launched a new Farm Ambassador Programme, bringing together a group of progressive beef and sheep farmers from within its supply base to help shape the company’s sustainability and supply chain strategy, and to act as advocates for the British red meat...
Data insight drives 90% visitor growth for English wine producer MDCV UK
A bespoke demographic mapping tool developed by Knight Frank’s viticulture consultancy has helped one of the UK’s largest wine producers, MDCV UK, achieve a 90% year-on-year increase in visitor footfall and more than a fivefold uplift in sales of its most exclusive...
Oxford Farming Conference supports future food and farming leaders
The Oxford Farming Conference (OFC), supported by TIAH and BASF Agricultural Solutions, has announced the 15 individuals who will participate in its next Inspire Programme, including a fully funded ticket to OFC 2026 (7 – 9 January), themed Growing Resilience. Focused...
Record breaking year for AgriScot, and Minister announces further funding
AgriScot, the UK’s premier agricultural business event, has recorded the highest attendance in its 24-year history as well as a significant increase in participation in their Dairy Classes, Silage and Business Skills Competitions. Welcoming close to 12,000 visitors,...
Auctioneers and chef create unofficial ‘official’ lamb dish for St Andrew’s Day
One of Scotland’s best homegrown products will be taking centre stage on menus across the country later this month for St Andrew’s Day. An idea sparked by a sheep farmer and a livestock auctioneer to make Scotch Lamb the natural choice for celebrating St Andrew’s...
GB Potatoes launches national survey to assess industry confidence, production and future outlook
GB Potatoes has launched a new Potato Industry Confidence Survey to capture a comprehensive picture of grower sentiment, production trends and the factors shaping the future of the potato sector across Great Britain. The survey is designed not only to measure...
Rewilding project on London’s edge opens new chapter for urban nature recovery
Knight Frank believes a major rewilding project on the edge of London could mark a new chapter in how private capital supports environmental restoration in and around cities. The Enfield Chase Landscape Recovery Scheme, led by Enfield Council, will see 1,500 hectares...
Oxford Farming Conference unveils Inspiring Innovators for 2026
The Oxford Farming Conference (OFC), supported by McCain Foods, has announced the four entrepreneurs and researchers selected for its Inspiring Innovators programme, returning for its second year at OFC26. The programme gives people working across food, farming and...
374 beef and lamb entries for ABP Winter Fair
The 2025 ABP Winter Fair, held at the Bridge of Allan site on 8 November, saw increased entries from 2024 and reaffirmed its place as a leading celebration and showcase of Scotland’s red meat industry. Organised by ABP, alongside the Scottish National Fatstock Club...









