Rural Life
Royal Cornwall Show becomes latest agri event to be cancelled
The Royal Cornwall Show has become the latest in a series of large agricultural events to be cancelled because of...
Agri-Business
Agri-Business
Could rural business lead the UK's economic recovery?
Agricultural lobby bodies are hoping farm diversification projects – such as rural tourism and hospitality businesses – could lead the...
Agri-Business
Welsh Government launches dairy support package
Welsh Rural Affairs Minister Lesley Griffiths has unveiled funding for Welsh dairy farmers hardest hit by the exceptional market conditions...
Agri-Business
Agriculture brought to life thanks to new ‘farm on wheels’
The coordinator of a project to help to bring farming and food production to children across Cornwall has vowed to...
Agri-Business
New chairman and vice-chairs appointed to the AgriSearch board
The board of AgriSearch, the farmer-funded research and innovation body, has seen a number of changes made, with a new...
Agri-Business
New chairman and vice-chairs appointed to the AgriSearch board
The board of AgriSearch, the farmer-funded research and innovation body, has seen a number of changes made, with a new...
Environment
Farmers urged to act now to avail of Water Capital Grants
Farmers looking to apply for Water Capital Grants under the Countryside Stewardship Scheme (CSS) need to contact their local Catchment...
Agri-Business
Scots farmers urged to apply for wide vehicle dispensation now
NFU Scotland is urging farmers and crofters to apply to Police Scotland now for an agricultural dispensation for wide vehicle...
Agri-Business
What is the cost of silage on conacre?
Alan Hopps, senior dairying adviser at the College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE) Figures show that the average...
Agri-Business
Marts seek Northern Ireland-style trade system to be enacted south of border
The Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Michael Creed, is being urged re-introduce a limited public auction service at...
Agri-Business
Other UK nations urged to back financial support for dairy farmers
Farmers’ unions in Scotland and Wales have called for their respective Governments to back financial support for the dairy industry,...
Rural Life
Welsh farmers join forces to deliver food message to the public
More than 50 NFU Cymru members have united in a video message declaring their commitment to feed the nation throughout...
Agri-Business
LEAF Marque to offer remote assessments during pandemic
LEAF Marque has introduced remote assessments for its farmer members, rolling out a new protocol, in partnership with its independent...
Agri-Business
Aileen Barron: Marketing trends and consumer behaviour in light of Covid-19
By Aileen Barron, Green Acre Marketing Already well reported is just how impactful, and, in some cases, challenging Covid-19 has...
Agri-Business
New HCC board convenes during continued crisis
New additions to the Hybu Cig Cymru – Meat Promotion Wales (HCC) board met with their colleagues virtually this week...
Agri-Business
UK dairy industry unites to launch £1 million consumer campaign
The UK dairy sector has announced plans to launch a new £1 million promotional campaign to encourage consumers to drink more...
Agri-Business
UK dairy industry unites to launch £1 million consumer campaign
The UK dairy sector has announced plans to launch a new £1 million promotional campaign to encourage consumers to drink more...
Agri-Business
Vets welcome ‘pragmatic’ amendments to TB testing during Covid-19
The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has welcomed temporary amendments to bovine TB testing in England, Wales and Northern Ireland that...
