Sheep
N.Ireland
UFU: Banks urged to ‘provide leniency’ to farmers battling wet weather
Agri-Business
‘Red Tractor overstepped its remit’ on GFC module – MP Lockhart
N.Ireland
Concern over availability of spring barley seed
N.Ireland
Protest in London addressed ‘fear over food security’- FFA
Agri-Business
AHWNI warns herd owners to follow biosecurity guidance
Biosecurity involves taking steps to prevent the introduction and spread of infectious disease. This is a responsibility for every exhibitor…
Sheep
Pedigree sire breeders urged to nominate rams
The RamCompare project is calling on all pedigree sire breeders to take part and nominate their rams to join the…
Schemes
Scottish Suckler Beef Support Scheme lacks ‘clarity’ – IAAS
The Institute of Auctioneers and Appraisers in Scotland (IAAS) gave a lukewarm welcome yesterday (Tuesday, March 26) to the long-awaited…
Agri-Business
Lidl GB announces plan to ‘elevate’ chicken welfare standards
Lidl Great Britain (GB) announced yesterday (Tuesday, March 26) that it aims to solidify its commitment to ethically sourced quality…
Agri-Business
Beef exports in Argentina reach record levels
Beef exports from Argentina have reached a record level, with official data showing the highest amount of foreign sales in…
Arable
‘Access to quality land is diminishing’ – GB Potatoes chair
The Nematicide Stewardship Programme (NSP) reminded potato growers to follow the best practice to ensure sustainable nematicide use this spring….
N.Ireland
BT cup winner has been ‘instrumental’ in disease control of animals
Dr. Sam Strain was awarded the “prestigious” BT cup at the Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) annual dinner, which was held…
Agri-Business
NFUS welcomes commencement of SSBSS payments this week
The National Farmers’ Union of Scotland (NFUS) has welcomed the news that farmers will begin to receive Scottish Suckler Beef…
Pig/Poultry
NPA seeks sponsorship for regional spring meetings
The National Pig Association (NPA) is seeking sponsorship for its run of regional spring meetings. The meetings will return next…
Agri-Business
Scotland: New calving interval of 410 days added to SSBSS
A new calving interval of 410 days measured on an individual animal basis has been added to the Scottish Suckler…
N.Ireland
HSENI: £50k in fines given after engineer is fatally struck by tree
A total of £50,000 in fines was given out to a construction company and Newry, Mourne and Down District Council…
N.Ireland
Culling pregnant deer could represent a ‘mental health issue’ – Scottish group
There could be a “mental health toll” on people if they have to cull heavily pregnant hinds, a Scottish organisation…
Agri-Business
Limits to land use in SFI could be followed by ‘further changes’
The decision to limit the impact of land being taken out of food production under the Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI)…