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NSA urges caution over releasing more sea eagles into the wild
NSA urges caution over releasing more sea eagles into the wild

The National Sheep Association (NSA) has called for extra monitoring of the current white-tailed sea eagle population in England before...

Survey warns that half of British farmers considering quitting in past year
Survey warns that half of British farmers considering quitting in past year

51% of British farmers have contemplated leaving the industry in the past year due to financial strain, according to a...

Silage samples from 2025 show ‘mixed results’ – ForFarmers
Silage samples from 2025 show ‘mixed results’ – ForFarmers

This year’s silage samples has shown variations in grass mineral levels and an increase in dry matter content, according to...

Back-to-back championships for Drumhill herd at NI Angus calf show
Back-to-back championships for Drumhill herd at NI Angus calf show

For the second year running, the Drumhill herd secured the supreme overall championship at the Northern Ireland Aberdeen Angus Club’s...

New report aims to show how forestry sector can benefit farmers
New report aims to show how forestry sector can benefit farmers

Strengthening the relationship between the farming and forestry sectors will be one of the key themes at the launch of...

MP calls for new measures to tackle ATV and GPS thefts in NI
MP calls for new measures to tackle ATV and GPS thefts in NI

Upper Bann MP Carla Lockhart has announced that she will campaigning for new measures to tackle thefts of all-terrain vehicles...

Fermanagh-based egg processors unveil £2.9 million investment
Fermanagh-based egg processors unveil £2.9 million investment

Ready Egg, which is a family-run egg processor based in Lisnakea, Co. Fermanagh, has announced that it has invested £2.9...

How to protect livestock during firework season
How to protect livestock during firework season

RSPCA Assured has advised farmers on how to help their livestock cope with the upcoming festivities, as an estimated 6.16...

Initiative calls on dairy farmers to help shape a sustainable industry
Initiative calls on dairy farmers to help shape a sustainable industry

Dairy farmers across the UK are being called on to take part in virtual workshops that are designed to help...

Programme set to support young farmers in Yorkshire this winter
Programme set to support young farmers in Yorkshire this winter

The Yorkshire Dales Farmer Network will be launching “a new and wide-ranging programme to support the next generation of farmers”...

Risk of bird flu outbreaks rises across Europe as virus hits migrating cranes
Risk of bird flu outbreaks rises across Europe as virus hits migrating cranes

The risk of bird flu outbreaks could further increase across Europe, following an increase in cases of migrating cranes in...

Defra orders poultry to be housed in parts of England
Defra orders poultry to be housed in parts of England

The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) has announced today (Tuesday, October 28) that an Avian Influenza Prevention...

UK: Greencore merger with Bakkavor raises competition concerns
UK: Greencore merger with Bakkavor raises competition concerns

A UK watchdog has raised concerns about Greencore’s acquisition of rival convenience food manufacturer, Bakkavor, following a review that investigated...

How blackcurrants could become the next ‘superfood’ in UK stores
How blackcurrants could become the next ‘superfood’ in UK stores

Blackcurrants could potentially become a staple of fresh fruit aisles in UK supermarkets in the near future, as researchers in...

Water companies get worst rating for environmental performance on record
Water companies get worst rating for environmental performance on record

Environment Agency (EA) has called on water companies across England for improvements following the latest Environmental Performance Assessment (EPA) for...

APHA field trials for bovine TB vaccine enter final phase
APHA field trials for bovine TB vaccine enter final phase

Progress is being made towards a cattle vaccine and companion skin test for bovine tuberculosis (TB), with the Animal and...

Seasonal Worker Scheme updated to support horticulture workforce
Seasonal Worker Scheme updated to support horticulture workforce

The Seasonal Worker scheme is set to be changed to allow horticulture workers from overseas re-enter the UK sooner than...

Defra confirms there will be no U-turn on inheritance tax reform
Defra confirms there will be no U-turn on inheritance tax reform

The Minister of State at the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra), Dame Angela Eagle has put an...