Agriland Team

Police launch image appeal following Dorset farm equipment theft
Police launch image appeal following Dorset farm equipment theft

Officers investigating the theft of farming equipment in West Dorset are appealing for witnesses to come forward and issuing images...

Pirbright study tests new flu vaccine administration methods on pigs
Pirbright study tests new flu vaccine administration methods on pigs

Studies undertaken at the Pirbright Institute have shown that pigs can be used to assess whether influenza antibody therapies are...

Don’t sell out animal welfare for trade deal, RSPCA warns government
Don’t sell out animal welfare for trade deal, RSPCA warns government

Animal welfare laws hang in the balance as the House of Lords prepares to vote on amendments to the Agriculture Bill, which...

2 hospitalised from ‘taking animal medication’ after vet surgery break-in
2 hospitalised from ‘taking animal medication’ after vet surgery break-in

Two men who were arrested following the theft of animal medication from a veterinary surgery in England have been released...

UK grower estimates show small drop in potato planted area
UK grower estimates show small drop in potato planted area

The UK planted area for potatoes has held up despite a turbulent season for growers. The figures suggest a minimal impact...

Competition for agri-tech start-ups opens for entries
Competition for agri-tech start-ups opens for entries

The Tesco Agri T-Jam, a start-up pitch competition held in partnership with the World Agri-Tech Innovation Summit, is now open...

British beef information campaign reaches 17 million consumers
British beef information campaign reaches 17 million consumers

The second year of a campaign by the British levy bodies has succeeded in reaching 17 million people. The initiative,...

‘I want to continue raising the voices of women in agriculture’
‘I want to continue raising the voices of women in agriculture’

“I want to continue raising the voices of women in agriculture.” That’s the perspective of 28-year-old Ruth Parkes from Armagh...

‘I want to continue raising the voices of women in agriculture’
‘I want to continue raising the voices of women in agriculture’

“I want to continue raising the voices of women in agriculture.” That’s the perspective of 28-year-old Ruth Parkes from Armagh...

‘I want to continue raising the voices of women in agriculture’
‘I want to continue raising the voices of women in agriculture’

“I want to continue raising the voices of women in agriculture.” That’s the perspective of 28-year-old Ruth Parkes from Armagh...

Grain price: Australian wheat production takes massive jump
Grain price: Australian wheat production takes massive jump

News was mixed this week. The increase in price of US corn was welcome as low-priced corn has been shown...

Grain price: Australian wheat production takes massive jump
Grain price: Australian wheat production takes massive jump

News was mixed this week. The increase in price of US corn was welcome as low-priced corn has been shown...

LEAF Open Farm Sunday cancelled for 2020
LEAF Open Farm Sunday cancelled for 2020

Organisers have decided to call time on the 2020 LEAF Open Farm Sunday event after striving to make the event...

NFU Cymru to run webinar programme at virtual Royal Welsh Show
NFU Cymru to run webinar programme at virtual Royal Welsh Show

With the Royal Welsh Show is going online in light of coronavirus restrictions, NFU Cymru has decided to take its...

New research paves way for coloured lights to boost plant yields
New research paves way for coloured lights to boost plant yields

Scientists at the University of East Anglia have helped find a way to control different plant processes – such as...

Social distancing the wild way: Private 55ac island guiding at €3,500/ac to go for auction
Social distancing the wild way: Private 55ac island guiding at €3,500/ac to go for auction

Now may be the ideal time to purchase your perfect island retreat. Coonan Property has been instructed to sell the...

Scottish autumn livestock sales to go ahead
Scottish autumn livestock sales to go ahead

Autumn sales will take place, but how they proceed will depend on physical distancing requirements, the Institute of Auctioneers and...

AgriLand journalist honoured in international awards
AgriLand journalist honoured in international awards

AgriLand journalist Rachel Martin has been honoured at an international award ceremony which recognises world-class agricultural reporting. Rachel was named...