Agri-Business
Union secures exemption for agriculture from new Scottish driver rules
NFU Scotland has successfully lobbied for agriculture to be exempt from Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC) requirements. Driver CPC...
Agri-Business
Agri-Business
DAERA to cut number of farm inspections for 2020
Northern Ireland’s Department of Agriculture has said it cut the number of inspections it plans to carry out for the 2020...
Agri-Business
DAERA to cut number of farm inspections for 2020
Northern Ireland’s Department of Agriculture has said it cut the number of inspections it plans to carry out for the 2020...
N.Ireland
23 farmers selected for NI robotic research project
Twenty-three Northern Ireland dairy farmers have been selected for a research project examining efficient robotic systems. AgriSearch’s Robotic Milking Discussion...
Agri-Business
IFAJ elects first female president in first digital congress
An organisation representing agricultural journalists in more than 50 countries has elected its first female president. The International Federation of...
Agri-Business
23 farmers selected for NI robotic research project
23 Northern Ireland dairy farmers have been selected for a research project examining efficient robotic systems. AgriSearch’s Robotic Milking Discussion...
Agri-Business
New campaign urges consumers to 'Make It' with lamb
The first phase of a campaign encouraging consumers in Great Britain to ‘Make it’ with lamb is set to launch...
Agri-Business
DeLaval to acquire British cluster liner manufacturer milkrite
Swedish milking parlour maker DeLaval has today announced plans to take over Wiltshire-founded cluster parts manufacturer milkrite | InterPuls. The...
Agri-Business
UK sugar beet growers to receive first ever market-linked bonus pay-outs
Sugar beet growers across the UK are set to receive a market-linked bonus later this year, after EU average sugar...
Agri-Business
‘Outstanding young leader’ appointed as Arla CFO
Arla Foods has appointed its new Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Torben Dahl Nyholm, who is described as an “outstanding young...
Agri-Business
Free BVD testing to be extended until 2021 in Wales
Free BVD (Bovine viral diarrhoea) testing for cattle farmers in Wales has been extended until March 31, 2021. The testing,...
Agri-Business
Pirbright study tests new flu vaccine administration methods on pigs
Studies undertaken at the Pirbright Institute have shown that pigs can be used to assess whether influenza antibody therapies are...
Agri-Business
Don't sell out animal welfare for trade deal, RSPCA warns government
Animal welfare laws hang in the balance as the House of Lords prepares to vote on amendments to the Agriculture Bill, which...
Arable
UK grower estimates show small drop in potato planted area
The UK planted area for potatoes has held up despite a turbulent season for growers. The figures suggest a minimal impact...
Agri-Business
Competition for agri-tech start-ups opens for entries
The Tesco Agri T-Jam, a start-up pitch competition held in partnership with the World Agri-Tech Innovation Summit, is now open...
Agri-Business
British beef information campaign reaches 17 million consumers
The second year of a campaign by the British levy bodies has succeeded in reaching 17 million people. The initiative,...
Agri-Business
Grain price: Australian wheat production takes massive jump
News was mixed this week. The increase in price of US corn was welcome as low-priced corn has been shown...
Agri-Business
Grain price: Australian wheat production takes massive jump
News was mixed this week. The increase in price of US corn was welcome as low-priced corn has been shown...
