Pig behaviour research finds some ‘surprising discoveries’

April 21, 2019

Pig/Poultry

New wonder Miscanthus variety to launch at Cereals 2019

April 21, 2019

Arable

A new rhizome-based Miscanthus variety which has delivered staggering results in commercial-scale trials is…

Edinburgh agri-tech firm hopes to transform international farm research

April 21, 2019

Agri-Business

An Edinburgh-based cow behaviour specialist has launched a new application which, for the first…

Holstein UK announces winners of 2019 Master Breeder Awards

April 21, 2019

Agri-Business

A record 18 high-performing Holstein herds have qualified for Master Breeder status this year –…

‘Dealer stocks at high levels across machinery markets’

April 18, 2019

Machinery

CEMA, the association of European (agricultural) machinery manufacturers, has said that the general business…

Potato processing firm fined £50,000 after worker is struck by telehandler

April 21, 2019

Agri-Business

A potato processing company has today been sentenced for safety breaches after a worker, Colin Smith, was left with a fractured leg after…

Cloughbane Farm launches plant-based meal range

April 20, 2019

Agri-Business

Tyrone-based Cloughbane Farm has launched a new range of plant-based meals which has secured listings with Henderson Group, owners of the Spar, Eurospar,…

LEAF chief named one of Women Economic Forum’s ‘Women of the Decade’

April 20, 2019

Rural Life

LEAF (Linking Environment And Farming) chief executive, Caroline Drummond, has been named one of the Women Economic Forum’s ‘Women of the Decade’. The…

AHDB publishes guidelines for water supply interruption

April 20, 2019

Agri-Business

The Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) has compiled a new set of guidelines advising farmers what to do if their water supply…

Wales’ Animal Health Group expands as it prepares to gear up activity

April 20, 2019

Agri-Business

Two new appointments have been made to Wales’ Animal Health and Welfare Framework Group as it prepares to ramp up operations. Sarah Carr…

Scottish researchers to review ways to lower agricultural nitrogen emissions

April 20, 2019

Agri-Business

Scottish climate change researchers are exploring ways that farmers could reduce emissions from nitrogen fertiliser use. Led by Scotland’s Rural College (SRUC) and…

Cross-continental marketing drive for Welsh Lamb and Beef

April 19, 2019

Agri-Business

The first fortnight in May will see the start of a marketing marathon for Wales’ red meat levy board in promoting Welsh Lamb…

It’s not a crime to take some time off every once in a while

April 19, 2019

Dairy

As the calving season draws to a close, now is a time for you to reflect on the months gone by and reward…

Danone’s first quarter sales up by a modest 0.8%

April 19, 2019

Agri-Business

Danone’s first quarter results show a slight growth in sales despite decreased infant milk formula sales in China and the consumer boycott by…

Lynbreck Croft wins inaugural NEWBIE Award for innovative new entrants

April 19, 2019

Agri-Business

A 150ac mixed habitat in the Cairngorms National Park, has been declared one of this year’s NEWBIE UK award winners. The award, which…

Survey reveals Scots are being misled about red meat

April 19, 2019

Agri-Business

Almost two-thirds (64%) of Scots are concerned about the impact of veganism on Scotland’s farming industry, according to the results of a new…

Agri-food sector now worth £122 billion to UK economy

April 19, 2019

Agri-Business

The UK’s agri-food sector is now worth almost £122 billion to the country’s economy, according to new figures. The National Farmers’ Union published…

Sales are up at ‘world’s biggest monthly auction of tractors and farm machinery’

April 18, 2019

Machinery

Cheffins, which claims to conduct the “largest monthly sale of second-hand tractors and agricultural machinery in the world”, has reported sales of over…