Billy Wickham

‘Quality of expertise’: Dale Farm members recognised as outstanding in their field
‘Quality of expertise’: Dale Farm members recognised as outstanding in their field

The quality of dairy farming within the Dale Farm cooperative was highlighted at the recent Ulster Grassland Society (UGS) conference,...

HS2 approval: Government urged to treat farmers and landowners on the route fairly
HS2 approval: Government urged to treat farmers and landowners on the route fairly

The Country Land and Business Association (CLA) is urging the UK Government to deliver fairness to landowners after Prime Minister...

UFU asks farmers to get counting in the Big Farmland Bird Count
UFU asks farmers to get counting in the Big Farmland Bird Count

The Ulster Farmers’ Union is encouraging farmers to get counting and join the Big Farmland Bird Count (BFBC). UFU deputy...

Dyke bull tops solid Stirling Limousin trade at 13,500gns
Dyke bull tops solid Stirling Limousin trade at 13,500gns

A good commercial trade for Limousin bulls was led by the MacGregor’s, Milton of Campsie, at Stirling on Monday, February...

£1.15 million of Government funding announced to tackle food waste problem
£1.15 million of Government funding announced to tackle food waste problem

Businesses and not-for-profits in England will benefit from £1.15 million of funding to help them come up with creative new...

Reluctance for agricultural investment disappearing as ‘Brexit Day’ arrives
Reluctance for agricultural investment disappearing as ‘Brexit Day’ arrives

Farmers’ confidence has plummeted in recent years amid Brexit uncertainty, but investment plans are now starting to evolve, according to...

Who were the winners in the UGS Grassland Farmer of the Year awards?
Who were the winners in the UGS Grassland Farmer of the Year awards?

An important feature of the Ulster Grassland Society’s (UGS) annual conference is the presentation of awards in the society’s Grassland...

‘Biodiversity and food production must be considered in climate change land use discussion’ – SLE
‘Biodiversity and food production must be considered in climate change land use discussion’ – SLE

The implications of a new climate change report for Scottish land use needs to be fully considered alongside our food...

Growing ambitions with Netherlands study tour
Growing ambitions with Netherlands study tour

A study tour in the Netherlands allowed seed potato growers from the United Kingdom (UK) to see first-hand the developments...

UGS annual conference: ‘Getting back to business’
UGS annual conference: ‘Getting back to business’

The 61st Annual Conference of the Ulster Grassland Society (UGS) took place on Tuesday, January 21, 2020, when almost 200...

Just 5 weeks left to NVZ deadline in Scotland
Just 5 weeks left to NVZ deadline in Scotland

Farmers in Scotland risk financial penalties if they fail to submit their fertiliser and manure plans by March 1, land agent...