Bayer launches new injection for coccidiosis and iron deficiency in piglets July 3, 2019 Pig/Poultry Pharmacuetical company Bayer has just launched a new patented injection for piglets in the UK, which is designed to prevent coccidiosis and iron…
What are the three factors for best practice at weaning time? July 2, 2019 Sheep Hybu Cig Cymru – Meat Promotion Wales (HCC) has outlined what it says are the three factors for best practice in flock management…
Hunt statement on ‘relief programme’ is a ‘recognition of devastation’ July 2, 2019 Agri Politics The comments from Jeremy Hunt – where he vowed to introduce a “relief programme” for agriculture in the case of a no-deal Brexit…
Farmers urged to vaccinate against enzootic abortions in ewes June 21, 2019 Sheep The National Sheep Association (NSA) is urging farmers to be wary of enzootic abortions of ewes (EAE) highlighting that over a third of…
Survey: Brexit uncertainty ‘eroding confidence’ in Scottish farming June 20, 2019 Agri-Business A new survey carried out by the National Farmers’ Union of Scotland (NFU Scotland) shows that the Brexit process is “eroding the confidence”…
NFU looks to showcase value of arable farmers to MPs June 12, 2019 Arable Farmers can drive a productive and competitive cereals industry after Brexit by inviting politicians out on their farms during the harvest season, and…
New PhD course launched on oilseed rape pest June 11, 2019 Arable The Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) and crops and arable specialist Certis Europe have partnered to launch a new PhD course at…
Nuffield farming scholars included in Queen’s Birthday Honours List June 11, 2019 Rural Life Two Nuffield Farming Scholars have received awards as part of the Queen’s Birthday Honours List for 2019. Barbara Bray, a Nuffield scholar in…
‘Record-breaking’ turnout for charity stockjudging event in Scotland June 10, 2019 Rural Life A “record-breaking” turnout of 430 people came out for the Annual Joe Watson Stockjudging event in Keith, Scotland, which saw over £16,000 raised…
Less than a month left in consultation to ‘shake-up’ tenancy legislation June 10, 2019 Agri-Business There is less than one month remaining for submissions to be made for a consultation on a “radical shake-up” of agricultural tenancy legislation…
QMS initiative highlighting ‘key role’ of auctioneers June 10, 2019 Agri-Business Quality Meat Scotland (QMS) is continuing to run an initiative that seeks to highlight the “key role” auctioneers play in the Scottish red…
Chef at popular Edinburgh restaurant named city’s best May 18, 2019 Agri-Business The chef patron of a popular Edinburgh restaurant has been named the best in the city at the 2019 Edinburgh Evening News Restaurant…
NFU Cymru staff awarded for charity fundraising efforts May 18, 2019 Rural Life A group of staff, members and supporters of the National Farmers’ Union of Wales (NFU Cymru) has been recognised for its efforts in…
Defra data shows growth among UK organic producers May 17, 2019 Agri-Business New figures from the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) show that the number of organic producers in the UK has…
HCC to showcase £9.2 million red meat project at NSA event May 16, 2019 Sheep This year’s National Sheep Association (NSA) Welsh Sheep event will feature “a major presence” from Hybu Cig Cymru – Meat Promotion Wales (HCC),…
Technological opportunities to be discussed at monitor farm meeting May 16, 2019 Agri-Business The next meeting of the Borders Monitor Farm in Scotland, to be held on Wednesday, May 22, will feature talks on how technology…
Welsh on-farm meetings to focus on beef production from grass May 16, 2019 Beef A series of on-farm meeting across Wales will focus on producing beef from grass in the most “efficient and sustainable way possible”. The…
Dale Farm announces prices for Britain and NI May 15, 2019 Dairy Dairy co-op Dale Farm has set its prices for Northern Irish and British milk supplies respectively for the months of April and May.…
