The Agri News Roundup July 2025
Enjoy reading our roundup of the stories that have been making the headlines in July.
It’s not the cow, but the how: rethinking livestock’s climate impact.
The report argues that rather than harming the environment, animals reared on grass through regenerative methods can play a crucial role in addressing climate change.
What’s driving ‘anti-dairy’ sentiment?
Rural campaigners including the Countryside Alliance have criticised an anti-dairy advert which is set to play at UK cinemas
New cross-industry partnership aims to tackle climate-related flooding
As climate change brings ever more extreme weather conditions, farmers are left counting the cost. Storms, floods, and droughts have a devastating impact on farm businesses as well as impacting on our food security.
Poll names farming as one of the most valued professions
A survey commissioned by the NFU has revealed that farming is one of the most valued professions, coming second only to nursing.
Survey reveals ‘overwhelming’ public support for British Farming and sustainable food production
As farmers’ protests sweep across Europe, a survey has revealed that the British public overwhelmingly support farmers.
NFU calls for government to ‘take a meaningful interest in food production’ ahead of food security summit
At the recent AIC conference, where the organisation called for the establishment of an independent UK Food Security Committee a few members of our team saw key figures from industry, government, science, and banking debating issues like food security, sustainable farming, and the protection of natural capital.
Report highlights ‘complacency’ around rural mental health
A committee of MPs has raised concerns in a report about the government’s apparent ‘worrying degree of complacency’ over rural mental health issues.
Towards sustainable agriculture: Why we must meet in the middle
The impact of agricultural practices on climate change is the focus of a new campaign by the Soil Association.
Livestock sector ‘must accelerate innovation’ to meet net zero targets says report
Agriculture in particular is being shaped by the drive toward environmental sustainability, especially since the NFU has set a 2040 net zero target.
