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Australian trade deal could sound ‘death knell’ for NI agriculture
Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) president Victor Chestnutt believes that providing Australia with unfettered access to UK food markets through an...
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European Commission calls for Northern Ireland to be included in Irish PGI application
The European Commission called for the Irish Grass Fed Beef PGI application to be amended to include Northern Ireland before...
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UK farmers urged not to miss out on 230% R&D tax credit
One of the country's top agricultural accountants has said UK farmers could do more to capitalise on a lucrative tax...
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Nine new CAFRE Dairy Technology Demonstration Farms appointed
Nine commercial Northern Ireland dairy farms have been selected to showcase how technology could solve common farm problems and boost...
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LAA requests 'continued patience' as livestock markets retain Covid-19 protocols
The Livestock Auctioneers’ Association (LAA) has reminded its members and clients that under current guidance, livestock markets should continue to...
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UK government to establish specialist TB interferon-gamma testing lab
Plans are underway to establish a specialist interferon-gamma testing laboratory for bovine TB in England. The government-run facility will be...
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Househam sprayer operators to ‘travel in Claas’
Househam, the UK based manufacturer of self-propelled sprayers, is to equip its mid-range machines with the X10 cab from Claas....
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Agricultural sustainability scientist Jude Capper appointed to Harper Adams professorship
Eminent agricultural sustainability scientist Dr. Jude Capper has been appointed to a new professorship in sustainable beef at Harper Adams...
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Claas joins the autonomous tractor club
Claas has taken a minority shareholding in the Dutch autonomous tractor startup company, AgXeed B.V. The new company has developed...
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British Wool to pay all producers who made a delivery to a depot in 2020
As the shearing season gets underway, British Wool has published details of producer payments and confirmed that all producers who...
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John Deere: The European investment continues
John Deere established its UK and Ireland headquarters at Langer, Nottinghamshire, in 1966. The site was on the edge of...
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Welsh Beef traceability backed by forensic science
With their Protected Geographical Indication (PGI), international premium brands, Welsh Lamb and Welsh Beef, are among the most sought-after meats...
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RCVS Knowledge launches new Farm Vet Champions course
Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) Knowledge has launched its new Farm Vet Champions course, providing free and practical training...
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AHDB to wind down 'significant activities' in horticulture and potato sectors
The Agricultural and Horticultural Development Board (AHDB) has announced that it is winding down “significant activities” on behalf of the horticulture...
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Poots warns Climate Change Bill will do ‘more damage than good’
The Climate Change Bill, which passed its second stage at Stormont on Monday (May 10), has the potential to do...
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Challenging weather sees East Midlands farm incomes fall by 18%
A survey of farms in the East Midlands has found that net income from the latest harvest season fell by...
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NMR rolls out genomic testing at new UK lab
NMR opened its new custom-built genomic testing laboratory in the West Midlands in April 2021, and it has now completed...
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Plans for 2021 Balmoral Show ‘progressing well’
The Royal Ulster Agricultural Society (RUAS) has said plans for 2021 Balmoral Show are "progressing well". The society is currently...
