Charles O'Donnell

Government must postpone digital tax plans – TFA
Government must postpone digital tax plans – TFA

The Tenant Farmers Association (TFA) has called on the Government to hold-off on its plans to introduce a digital system...

AHDB updates measures to prevent spread of PCN
AHDB updates measures to prevent spread of PCN

The Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) has published an updated set of regulations and recommendations for dealing with the...

Recommendations unchanged for agronomists after blight research
Recommendations unchanged for agronomists after blight research

At the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) Agronomists’ Conference 2018 earlier this month, attendees were presented with the results...

Farmers urged to take part in BYDV survey
Farmers urged to take part in BYDV survey

Farmers and agronomists across the UK are being urged to take part in a new survey aimed at tackling barley...

Support local producers to ensure best quality food – HCC
Support local producers to ensure best quality food – HCC

Hybu Cig Cymru – Meat Promotion Wales (HCC) is urging shoppers to support local farmers this Christmas, as “record-breaking” consumer...

Countryside Alliance urges people to support Boxing Day meets
Countryside Alliance urges people to support Boxing Day meets

The Countryside Alliance is urging people to send letters to their local council leaders to express their support for Boxing...

Dairy processor Dale Farm wins big at sustainability awards
Dairy processor Dale Farm wins big at sustainability awards

Northern Ireland-based dairy company Dale Farm has been recognised for its commitment to renewable energy, winning two awards at the...

‘Multi-million pound cost in NI if bluetongue gets foothold’
‘Multi-million pound cost in NI if bluetongue gets foothold’

The Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) has warned that a bluetongue outbreak in Northern Ireland could cost the livestock sector over...

Drainage maintenance neglected for too long – Monitor Farm
Drainage maintenance neglected for too long – Monitor Farm

Field drainage can make the difference between having a crop and not having it, but drain maintenance has been ignored...

AHDB ‘Pick Pork’ campaign drives £3.2 million sales boost
AHDB ‘Pick Pork’ campaign drives £3.2 million sales boost

The Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board’s (AHDB) latest campaign to promote pork sales has had a considerable impact so far....

Welsh farmers throw support behind Red Meat Benchmarking
Welsh farmers throw support behind Red Meat Benchmarking

Several Welsh farm groups have given their unanimous support for the Red Meat Benchmarking project, urging all their members to...

Preparations well underway for Winter Stock Festival
Preparations well underway for Winter Stock Festival

Preparations are shifting into high gear for the 2018 Winter Stock Festival, to be held at the East of England...

Farmers’ ‘Hike and Bike’ raises over £22,000 for RABI
Farmers’ ‘Hike and Bike’ raises over £22,000 for RABI

NFU Cymru has managed raised over £22,000 for the Royal Agricultural Benevolent Institution (RABI), after its ‘Hike and Bike’ challenge...

Dairy is most sought-after food by Irish shoppers in Northern Ireland
Dairy is most sought-after food by Irish shoppers in Northern Ireland

Dairy products are the most sought-after foods by Irish shoppers looking for bargains in Northern Ireland, according to a major...

Dairy tops list of food products bought across the border
Dairy tops list of food products bought across the border

Dairy products are the most sought-after foods by cross-border shoppers, according to a major consumer data firm. The statistics from...

Summer barbecuing increased burger and banger sales by 35%
Summer barbecuing increased burger and banger sales by 35%

The hot summer, and England’s impressive showing at the World Cup, are being cited as causes for a large increase...

NFUS calls on Westminster and Holyrood to end spat and resolve differences
NFUS calls on Westminster and Holyrood to end spat and resolve differences

The National Farmers’ Union Scotland (NFUS) has called on London and Edinburgh to “work constructively” and end the differences over...

‘Craft beef’ on the menu for new London company
‘Craft beef’ on the menu for new London company

A London-based company is seeking to revolutionise the UK meat market by delivering what it proclaims to be ‘carbon negative...