Farmers warned as Orkney farmer caught out by tractor scam

October 30, 2020

Machinery

AFBI warns of the risks of liver fluke infection this winter

October 30, 2020

Beef

The Agri-Food and Biosciences Institute (AFBI) wishes to bring to the attention of farmers…

Pint-sized power: Bobcat enters wheel loader market

October 30, 2020

Machinery

Bobcat is entering the European wheel loader market for compact wheel loaders (CWLs) and…

Grain price: Keep an eye on the weather

October 31, 2020

Agri-Business

Nearby grain prices dropped back this week, but are still relatively steady. Matif wheat…

Market analysis: European dairy prices flatten out with butter unchanged

October 30, 2020

Agri-Business

European dairy commodity prices flattened out over the last couple of weeks with the…

Maximising the transition period with live yeast this winter

October 30, 2020

Dairy

Dairy farmers are being urged this autumn to pay attention to transition diets by including a live yeast supplement to maximise productivity, achieve…

Soil moisture levels remain a concern in parts of the US

October 30, 2020

Arable

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) released its latest Crop Progress Report on Monday (October 26). As of October 25, an estimated…

‘Many farmers are suffering in silence’ – FUW

October 29, 2020

Rural Life

On the eve of World Mental Health day (Friday, October 9), the Farmers’ Union of Wales (FUW) hosted a virtual All Wales Mental…

Farmers reminded about BPS Support Scheme deadline

October 29, 2020

Schemes

Those farmers who have submitted an application for the Basic Payment Scheme (BPS) via the Single Application Form (SAF) 2020 are being reminded…

50 Texel Cross sheep stolen in North Yorkshire

October 29, 2020

Rural Life

Livestock thieves have stolen 50 white-faced Texel Cross sheep from farmland in the North Yorkshire area, according to North Yorkshire Police. “Any info…

International survey launched on Women in Food and Agriculture

October 29, 2020

Agri-Business

A major international survey to assess the impact of Covid-19 on women in food and agriculture as well as where agri-businesses are measuring…

48 arrested in Italy after mafia-linked group defrauds EU agri-funds

October 29, 2020

Agri-Business

Authorities in Italy, assisted by the EU’s anti-fraud office, have arrested 48 people in connection with a scheme to defraud EU agricultural funds.…

Animal feed made from recycled carbon secures £2.2 million funding

October 29, 2020

Environment

UK biotech company, Deep Branch, has secured further investment to scale up the sustainable generation of protein that could transform food production and…

Policies needed to help farmers cope with volatile weather – NFU

October 28, 2020

Arable

As the National Farmers’ Union (NFU) harvest survey reveals a significant drop in yield across all major crops, the NFU is calling for…

Farmer to fly-tippers: ‘I’m going to bring a load of buffalo dung and tip it in your shop’

October 28, 2020

Rural Life

Well-known buffalo farmer and butcher Steven Mitchell, best known for his business ‘The Buffalo Farm’, has taken to social media to call out…

NFU Scotland seeks new president and vice-presidents

October 28, 2020

Agri Politics

The starting gun has been fired on an election process that will see NFU Scotland (NFUS) appoint a new president and elect two…

New Science and Innovation strategy for forestry published

October 28, 2020

Forestry

A new Science and Innovation strategy for forestry in Great Britain to support the sector’s long-term future has today (Wednesday, October 28) been…

NI government rejects planning for major Tyrone wind farm

October 28, 2020

Environment

Northern Ireland’s Minister for Infrastructure has rejected planning permission for a planned £150 million (€165 million) wind farm in Co. Tyrone. The Doraville…

‘We are at a critical time in recruitment for many growers’ – NFU

October 28, 2020

Agri Politics

The National Farmers’ Union (NFU) is urging the government to provide immediate clarity on how fruit, veg and flower businesses will be able…

‘Don’t let negligence and ignorance be cause for a real-life horror’ – fireworks

October 28, 2020

Rural Life

With bonfire night fast approaching and official displays cancelled due to Covid-19 restrictions, the Farmers’ Union of Wales (FUW) is urging people to…

Lady Dufferin, Marchioness of Clandeboye Estate, passes away at 79

October 27, 2020

N.Ireland

Tributes had been paid to the Marchioness of Dufferin and Ava, Lady Dufferin of Clandeboye Estate, who has died aged 79. Lindy Hamilton-Temple-Blackwood,…

Beef trade: Decline in ‘prime cattle’ sent for direct slaughter to NI

October 27, 2020

Beef

The Northern Ireland beef trade is experiencing a similar trend to that in the Republic of Ireland, when comparing average beef prices for…

‘Defra must lay out its roadmap for farming without further delay’ – TFA

October 27, 2020

Agri Politics

The Tenant Farmers Association (TFA) has said that farmers the length and breadth of England need clarity on the way ahead for future…

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