Agri Politics
Countryside Alliance: CPO plan is 'another attack on rural economy'
The Countryside Alliance (CA) has criticised the government’s proposed changes to compulsory purchase orders (CPO). The group said the government...
Agri-Business
N.Ireland
AgriSearch invites applications for independent trustees
AgriSearch has today (Thursday, March 13) announced that it is seeking applications for two independent trustees to join its board....
Agri-Business
Farmer confidence at 'all-time low' in NFU survey
The National Farmer’s Union’s (NFU) farmer confidence survey of more than 900 member businesses has revealed historically low levels. Confidence...
Agri-Business
Ever thought about dairy farming in New Zealand?
With the dairy industry in New Zealand facing an ongoing demand for skilled workers, agricultural students from Ireland and Northern...
Agri-Business
Farmers may be at higher risk of developing glaucoma – specialist
Farmers may have an increased risk of developing glaucoma, due to pesticide exposure, a glaucoma specialist warned. Glaucoma is a...
Agri-Business
Fonterra raises full year earnings forecast by up to 25%
New Zealand dairy co-op Fonterra has increased its full year earnings for 2025 (FY25) from 40-60 cents per share to...
Agri-Business
Oz dairy farmers welcome move to address retail pricing
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has said it will address anti-competitive behaviour and misleading pricing in the supermarket...
Agri-Business
Rabobank: South American beef producers prioritise exports
According to a recent RaboResearch report, as global beef demand rises, South American producers are prioritising exports over domestic markets....
Agri-Business
New Zealand red meat sector set for ‘strong rebound’ – report
The New Zealand red meat sector is on track for a strong rebound, with farm profitability and export returns expected...
Environment
Report: UK organic market expanded by 7.3% in 2024
2024 saw the UK organic market expand by 7.3%, reaching a total value of £3.7 billion, double that of a...
Agri-Business
Fonterra announces new incentives for farmers to reduce emissions
Fonterra has today (Tuesday, February 18) announced new funding designed to grow value for its shareholders through helping farmers reduce...
Agri-Business
New chief operating officer at Lakeland Dairies
Dairy cooperative Lakeland Dairies has announced the appointment of Niall Gallagher as its new chief operating officer (COO). Gallagher, who...
N.Ireland
Suspected case of bird flu at commercial poultry farm in NI
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has confirmed that 64,000 birds at a commercial poultry premises in...
Agri-Business
New clover-friendly herbicides on the way
A new generation of clover-friendly herbicides will become commercially available over the coming years, according to Corteva Agriscience. These will...
Agri-Business
Massey Ferguson to source smaller tractors from SDF
Massey Ferguson and Same Deutz Fahr (SDF) have recently signed a partnership agreement in which SDF will produce tractors of...
Agri-Business
Report: Farmers most trusted in food industry
The European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT) Food Trust Report 2024 has revealed that farmers are the most trusted group...
Agri-Business
FFA: Labour MPs now questioning UK inheritance tax
Some Labour Party backbenchers are questioning the rationale of imposing inheritance tax on farm land across the UK, according to...
N.Ireland
Arla installs major new boiler as part of emissions reduction plan
Arla Food Ingredients has taken another step towards its carbon reduction goal with the installation of an electric boiler at...
