Government
Defra set to support agri-tech start-ups with new initiative
The Minister of State at the Department of Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra), Dame Angela Eagle announced the launch...
Agri-Business
Dairy
AHDB to host Johne's disease management events
The Agricultural and Horticultural Development Board (AHDB) is launching a series of roadshow events across the Great Britain, with the...
Agri-Business
Sean McGlynn appointed as new chairperson of Food Fortress Ltd
Sean McGlynn, managing director of Co. Longford-based Kieran Milling, has been appointed as the new chairperson of the board of...
Agri-Business
Why is kangaroo meat being banned in Belgium?
The Flemish government in Belgium has notified the EU Parliament that it intends to ban the sale of kangaroo meat...
World News
UK lifts import ban on Hungary after FMD outbreak contained
The Department of Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) has announced that the import ban put in place on Hungary,...
Dairy
Organic dairy farmers alerted of short winter forage supply
Animal feed experts, ForFarmers UK has warned organic dairy producers of the likelihood of short forage supply in the upcoming...
Agri-Business
Barenbrug breeder has UK and Ireland’s grass needs ‘in sights’
Grass seed producers Barenburg has appointed Dr. Charlotte Jones to the newly created position of senior breeder, who has said...
Agri-Business
UK compound feed supplies expected to come under pressure
The Agricultural Industries Confederation (AIC) is indicating that UK compound feed supplies will come under pressure this autumn. Factors accounting...
Agri-Business
Govt warned against dairy concessions in US trade deal
The UK government is being urged to “remain steadfast and not barter away” greater market access to the US that...
Agri-Business
UK agri-food charity body aims to 'unlock potential' with new strategy
The AgriFood Charities Partnership (AFCP) has launched a new strategy aimed at enabling “greater collaboration amongst its members”, in the...
Agri-Business
Will Ireland by exporting fodder to the UK this winter?
Irish farmers could potentially be exporting fodder supplies to England this winter as supplies run tight. Parts of Ireland struggled...
Government
Defra forms all female-led team after reshuffle
The Department of Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) has received two new appointments, following Keir Starmer’s recent reshuffle of...
Agri-Business
New Zealand beef and lamb outlook ‘positive’, but risk of headwinds
Prices for New Zealand red meat are currently ar record levels and are forecast to stay strong in the coming...
Beef
Urgent action needed to tackle illegal meat imports - BVA
The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has expressed concerns over a report indicating that significant volumes of meat are being illegally...
N.Ireland
DAERA publishes data on farm performance in NI
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has published data on farm performance in Northern Ireland. ‘Northern Ireland...
Agri-Business
Report: Global cattle prices rise as volumes contract
According to a RaboResearch report, geopolitics and seasonal conditions are shaping global beef trade flows. Global cattle prices keep rising...
Agri-Business
10 in 7 milking: A labour-saving option or will it impact on milk?
The term 10 in 7 refers to milking cows 10 times over the course of seven days, instead of the...
Agri-Business
RSPCA concerned over lack of animal welfare in bTB review
The Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (RSPCA) has responded to the Department for Environment, Food and...
