Agri-Business
Calls for NI’s RHI scheme to remain open as Stormont examines options to wind scheme down
The Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) is urging farmers who are participants of the Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI) scheme, to respond...
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Drone crop scouting app to be demonstrated at Cereals for the first time
Agricultural software pioneer Drone Ag will demonstrate its crop scouting mobile app ‘Skippy Scout’ live at Cereals for the first...
Agri-Business
Animal owners urged to comment on future governance of the vet profession
The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) is urging British animal owners to take part in a consultation on proposals...
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Veterinary practices seeking recruits for cattle TB testing
Several veterinary practices in England are now looking to recruit people from across the agricultural community to help support them...
Agri-Business
Hutchinsons partner with SpaceSense to provide satellite imagery for growers
Hutchinsons, a leading provider of agronomic services in the UK, has announced a partnership with SpaceSense, a startup specialised in...
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RCVS council completes sale of Belgravia House headquarters for £14 million
The council of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) has accepted an offer for the sale of Belgravia House,...
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Moy Park to launch ‘Agricultural Academy’
Poultry giant Moy Park has announced plans to launch an ‘Agricultural Academy’ aimed at upskilling its UK agricultural team. The...
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Open Farm Weekend to run as virtual event for 2021
Organisers of Northern Ireland's farm open day event 'Open Farm Weekend' have confirmed this year's event will take place virtually....
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New milk vending machines opened at Connage Highland Dairy
Connage Highland Dairy, based at Ardersier near Inverness, have this week opened their brand new ‘Connage Express’ vending machine operation....
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Valentine's Day sales of meat and dairy up £85 million from 2020 figures
Meat and dairy felt the love in lockdown, helping boost food and drink retail sales to record levels this Valentine’s...
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World Dairy Expo to go ahead after ‘thorough consideration’
The World Dairy Expo will go ahead in the US this year after "thorough consideration", its organisers have said. The...
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Mineral deficiencies can cause problems on livestock farms
According to College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE) livestock advisor Nigel Gould, mineral deficiencies can be an issue...
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New Countryside Code launched to help people enjoy the outdoors
A new, refreshed Countryside Code has been launched today by Natural England and Natural Resources Wales, coinciding with the 70th...
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Poots: Industry must accept farming’s influence on the environment has ‘not always been positive’
Northern Ireland's agri-food stakeholders must accept the industry's influence on the environment has "not always been positive" attendees at AFBI's...
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Lely aims to help farmers future-proof with additions to feeding system
With the latest features added to the Vector feeding system, Lely has said it is helping farmers stay profitable, sustainable,...
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Partnership to train packaging specialists to reduce agri-food plastic use
A new partnership will fund training for packaging technologists in Northern Ireland in a drive to find more sustainable alternatives...
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RCVS publishes results of its Covid-19 impact survey
The sixth Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) Covid impact survey with veterinary practices has been published and has found...
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First UK school of sustainable food and farming set to be created at Harper Adams
Plans are in progress to develop the UK’s first school of sustainable food and farming at Harper Adams University. Supported...
