Agri-Business
Agri-Business
NFU Scotland lays out terms for govt after ‘poor spring’
Agri-Business
AHDB launches ‘Let’s Change Lamb’ campaign in France
N.Ireland
DAERA reminds farmers of BPS Entitlement Transfer closing date
Agri-Business
Co-op first to announce move to 100% British strawberries
Agri Politics
NFYFC elects John Lee as its new president
The National Federation of Young Farmers’ Clubs (NFYFC) has elected John Lee as its new president. Young Farmers’ Clubs (YFCs)…
Agri-Business
DAERA releases opening dates for the EFS Higher Level
The eighth tranche of the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) Environmental Farming Scheme (EFS) Higher Level, is…
Agri-Business
Price of agri-land in England and Wales hits an ‘all-time high’
The average price of bare agricultural land in England and Wales has hit a new “all-time high” of £9,250/ac in…
Agri-Business
Texel Sheep Society funds to support ‘Yellow Wellies’
As part of its anniversary for 50 years, the Texel Sheep Society will raise funds for the Farm Safety Foundation,…
Agri-Business
Defra plans for increase in bluetongue cases due to warmer weather
The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) has said it is planning for a “possible increase of bluetongue…
N.Ireland
Irishman breeding medium-sized cows for new dairy farm in Oz
By Chris McCullough Producing a cow that can walk long distances and cope with rolling hills is an important breeding…
Arable
9ac of standing crop ‘well alight’ in Taunton field fire
9ac of standing crop was “well alight” during a fire in the Nailsbourne area near Taunton, Somerset, over the weekend….
Agri-Business
Defra announces £1.6m fund for farmers to work to manage their water
A £1.6 million fund has been announced for farmers to investigate different methods to manage water in their area. The…
Pig/Poultry
‘Positive outlooks ahead’ for pig, poultry and egg sectors
The chief executive of the Royal Agricultural Society of England (RASE) has said there are some “positive outlooks ahead” for…
Agri-Business
AHDB: Wiltshire strategic dairy farm launch to focus on grazing
The launch of a strategic dairy farm in Wiltshire is set to focus on grazing infrastructure and how a flexible…
Arable
Growers must prioritise early control of yellow rust – Syngenta
Growers are being urged to prioritise cost-effective early control of yellow rust, which is “lurking in wheat”, according to Syngenta….
N.Ireland
‘Greater proportion of ewe lambs’ for slaughter than breeding in UK
A greater proportion of ewe lambs are expected to be slaughtered rather than being kept for further breeding next season…
Agri-Business
Environment Agency board gains 2 new non-executive directors
Environment secretary Steve Barclay has made two appointments of non-executive directors to the Environment Agency board Brittany Harris and Maya…