Charles O'Donnell

Search begins for new agri-tourism monitor farms in Scotland
Search begins for new agri-tourism monitor farms in Scotland

Farming families around Scotland are being invited to put their names forward to be selected as Scotland’s next monitor farm...

HCC forums discuss traceability and value in meat processing
HCC forums discuss traceability and value in meat processing

Traceability, technology and adding value to produce were the main topics for discussion at two forums organised by Hybu Cig...

Sheep prices hold steady as supplies stay tight – QMS
Sheep prices hold steady as supplies stay tight – QMS

Despite a slight dip in prime sheep prices since the start of 2019, values remain 5% higher than a year...

Farmers urged to take care in mixing slurry as deadline approaches
Farmers urged to take care in mixing slurry as deadline approaches

As the January 31 deadline for spreading slurry approaches, the Health and Safety Executive for Northern Ireland (HSENI) is warning...

New study finds public farm visits having a positive effect
New study finds public farm visits having a positive effect

New research has found that farmers who invite members of the public onto their land are changing the way people...

New study shows reindeer’s body clocks don’t need daylight
New study shows reindeer’s body clocks don’t need daylight

If you ever thought that Santa would have a hard time herding and foddering reindeer in the total winter darkness...

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...

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...