Farming news from the last 24 hours BREXITEustice considering ways to ease food sector labour crisisDefra secretary George Eustice says he is considering changes to the Seasonal Agricultural Workers Scheme (Saws) as a way of bringing in much needed labour to help the beleaguered agri-food… MEAT MARKETS AND PRICESPork levy holiday proposed as hefty price drop adds pressureAHDB Pork is proposing a one-month pork levy holiday, subject to ratification by government ministers. If agreed, the move would be worth approximately £800,000 to the industry, which has suffered… LAND MARKETSDemand for disused barns and small blocks of land skyrocketsFarmers could benefit from the rising interest in rural living as buyers seek agricultural buildings with permission for conversion. Identifying any redundant barns or livestock sheds that could be converted…
