Agriland Team

NFUS boosts commitment to islands with new regional advisers
NFUS boosts commitment to islands with new regional advisers

NFU Scotland has strengthened its support within Orkney and Shetland by introducing two new regional policy advisors for the islands....

Spotting ramularia in barley, subject of new video
Spotting ramularia in barley, subject of new video

How ramularia leaf spot is assessed in Recommended Lists trials is the subject of a new video from AHDB. Developed...

NRCN chairman discusses rural crime with Princess Anne
NRCN chairman discusses rural crime with Princess Anne

Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal has visited Victim Support in York to discuss the impact of rural crime in...

Quality over quantity: Monitor Farm to discuss strategies to improve silage
Quality over quantity: Monitor Farm to discuss strategies to improve silage

Strategies to boost silage quality and optimise herd and calf health will be the focus of the next Borders Monitor...

Young farmers leading the way on climate change in Scotland
Young farmers leading the way on climate change in Scotland

Four young farmers and crofters have been appointed to champion a cultural and behavioural shift towards low-carbon, environmentally sustainable farming...

NSA raises concerns with Natural England about proposed eagle release
NSA raises concerns with Natural England about proposed eagle release

The National Sheep Association (NSA) is challenging proposals to release white-tailed sea eagles on the Isle of Wight, off the...

Improved tool to help predict blackcurrant gall mite emergence
Improved tool to help predict blackcurrant gall mite emergence

An interactive tool collating weather data from more than 160 UK locations will help blackcurrant growers more accurately apply control...

Gove unveils new ‘Conservation Covenants’ to protect nature
Gove unveils new ‘Conservation Covenants’ to protect nature

The first of the UK’s new Conservation Covenants to unleash a new wave of legal safeguards for England’s wildlife and...

Police appeal for information following overnight cattle theft
Police appeal for information following overnight cattle theft

Police have appealed for information relating to the theft of a number of cattle in Co. Armagh overnight. Issuing a...

Lancashire farmer honoured for commitment to promoting the industry
Lancashire farmer honoured for commitment to promoting the industry

A farmer from Lancashire has been honoured at this year’s National Farmers’ Union Conference for his dedication and commitment to...

Is lab-grown meat really better for the environment?
Is lab-grown meat really better for the environment?

Growing meat in the laboratory may do more damage to the climate in the long run than meat from cattle,...

Police seize tractor…at drag race
Police seize tractor…at drag race

A tractor has been seized in a “rather unusual” instance of drag racing against motorcycles, according to police in the...

Surprise findings turn up the temperature on the study of vernalisation
Surprise findings turn up the temperature on the study of vernalisation

New evidence has emerged about the agriculturally important process of vernalisation in a development that could help farmers deal with...

Poultry conference aims to bridge gap between research and farm
Poultry conference aims to bridge gap between research and farm

The National Farmers’ Union’s first Poultry Research Seminar has brought together poultry farmers and academics to ensure emerging research and...

Fashion giant makes swift ‘ewe’-turn on wool ban
Fashion giant makes swift ‘ewe’-turn on wool ban

Fashion retailer Boohoo has revised its decision to ban using wool in its clothing on ethical grounds following backlash to...

AHDB Meat and Dairy to attend Gulfood in Dubai
AHDB Meat and Dairy to attend Gulfood in Dubai

Meat and dairy from the UK will be in the spotlight this month at one of the world’s biggest annual...

Getting Greener Grass: Are you ready for turnout?
Getting Greener Grass: Are you ready for turnout?

Soil Association Scotland is inviting farmers to five free events with pasture expert Andre van Barneveld to find out how...

Online granule nematicide training module launched
Online granule nematicide training module launched

With potato planting just around the corner, the launch of a second granule nematicide training course module aims to help growers...