Food waste is one of the biggest problems in the world. However, there are a number of innovative approaches to tackle it. We want to have a look at one of the newest and most interesting here. Tesco is ramping operations to turn surplus food into animal feed in the UK. It could provide fantastic benefits, creating a circular economy within their own supply chain. Continue reading →

Did you know the UK Government is investing billions in flood defences in the UK? They are working to protect homes, businesses, and infrastructure in the face of more frequent periods of extreme weather. This can provide all kinds of benefits, including reducing the need to have wellingtons on standby. Continue reading →

Animal feed prices in the UK are very volatile at the moment. Some feeds are more expensive than typical because of high demand and production issues. Others have seen a drop in prices, including certain compound feeds. All of this makes it more difficult for farmers. However, it is important to remember not to make drastic changes to feeding. That is especially true for pigs and kitchen or catering scraps. Doing this can potentially lead to huge animal health problems. Continue reading →