New Zealand government expected to announce end to live exports April 13, 2021 Agri-Business The New Zealand government is expected to end its live animal export trade. 1 NEWS in NZ is reporting that the government could…
Cull sow support fund expected to open for applications within weeks April 13, 2021 N.Ireland Applications for a £2 million Covid-19 financial support package for cull sows are likely to open within the next few weeks. Northern Ireland…
Lakeland increases milk price for March April 13, 2021 Dairy Lakeland Dairies has become the latest processor to reveal its milk price for March, announcing an increase. In the Republic of Ireland, a…
How can subclinical mineral deficiency occur post-calving? March 31, 2021 The weeks of spring are a critical period for farms in Ireland aiming to get cows back in calf quickly to ensure a… Sponsored
NI research to investigate link between stock genetics and temperament April 13, 2021 Beef A Northern Ireland research project is hoping to examine the link between stock genetics and temperament in a bid to help farmers breed…
Blue Peter angers agri-food groups over green badge challenge April 12, 2021 Beef Long-running children’s TV programme Blue Peter has angered agri-food bodies by encouraging children to go meat-free as part of its new ‘Green Badge’…
AHDB releases latest report on future opportunities for red meat and dairy April 12, 2021 Agri-Business With over a quarter of the population saying they plan to eat out less when lockdown eases, the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board…
RBST Watchlist: 75 of the UK’s rarest breeds listed as ‘high priority’ April 12, 2021 N.Ireland A total of 75 native UK livestock and poultry breeds – including the cattle breed behind the world’s first vaccine – have been…
Marks and Spencer to introduce 30 million bees to British farms April 12, 2021 Agri-Business Marks and Spencer has started a new five year ‘Farming with Nature’ collaborative programme to support its Select Farmers to become more resilient…
Rare Breed series finale postponed April 12, 2021 N.Ireland The broadcast of the final episode of the current series of UTV’s Rare Breed – A Farming Year, has been postponed by a…
Air Ambulance fundraiser set to be one of NI’s biggest rural charity auctions April 12, 2021 N.Ireland An auction held in aid of the Air Ambulance Northern Ireland is set to be one of the region’s biggest ever rural charity…
Farm Business Income report shows ‘volatility’ between sectors – NFU April 12, 2021 Agri-Business Defra has released the provisional figures for the 2020/2021 Farm Business Income report. While some farmers are expected to see an increase in…
NFU Scotland creates posters to educate the public on responsible farmland access April 11, 2021 Rural Life NFU Scotland’s Next Generation group are reminding members that they have developed a range of colourful, educational posters, that are designed to inform…
NSA Next Generation Shepherd competition finalists step up to compete once again April 11, 2021 Sheep With the opportunity to win the title of National Sheep Association (NSA) Next Generation Shepherd of the Year halted due to Covid-19 last…
Learning to maximise soil health at Cereals April 11, 2021 Arable Soil is one of our most valuable assets, and soil health can be a key element in the fight against climate change –…
Mind Matters Initiative extends deadlines for research grants and symposium abstracts April 10, 2021 Agri-Business The Mind Matters Initiative has extended the deadlines for its Sarah Brown Mental Health Research Grants, as well as its call for abstracts…
FUW to host virtual hustings across Wales April 10, 2021 Agri Politics The Farmers’ Union of Wales (FUW) is hosting a series of virtual hustings to ensure that farmers have the opportunity to quiz the…
NSA welcomes launch of improved methods for controlling sheep scab April 10, 2021 Sheep The National Sheep Association (NSA) has welcomed the launch of a new initiative exploring a structured approach to controlling sheep scab – and…
Warning lack of industry unity could have negative consequences at UN Food Systems Summit April 9, 2021 Agri-Business The chairperson of a group representing females within the UK meat industry has said she is “extremely concerned” lack of industry cohesion ahead…
