Sheep
British Wool warns of 10 million kilos of unsold wool
The UK’s wool industry could be in for a close shave as the British Wool Marketing Board warned its stocks...
Agri-Business
Dairy
Defra to offer Covid-19 financial support to struggling dairy farmers
England’s dairy farmers will be able to access up to £10,000 each to help them overcome the impact of the...
Rural Life
Ministers urge councils to reopen waste and recycling centres
Local Government Minister Simon Clarke and Environment Minister Rebecca Pow have written to councils urging them to reopen household waste...
Agri-Business
Scottish Agriculture Bill passes stage 1 at Holyrood
Legislation which allows the Common Agricultural Policy to be simplified and improved post-Brexit has passed Stage 1, following a debate...
Environment
Marian Spain appointed new Natural England chief executive
Marian Spain has been appointed as the new chief executive of Natural England, taking the post on a permanent basis...
Agri-Business
UK red meat demand lower than pre-lockdown
Despite higher retail sales, overall demand for red meat is now lower than it was before the coronavirus lockdown. According...
Sheep
NSA: US negotiations offer new routes for UK sheepmeat
The National Sheep Association (NSA) has welcomed the news trade discussions between the US and UK are due to commence...
Agri-Business
Market analysis: European dairy commodity prices find stability
After weeks of declining prices, European dairy commodity prices finally found stability over the past fortnight, according to multi-national financial...
Agri-Business
New head of dairy services appointed at Wynnstay
Agricultural services firm Wynnstay has announced the appointment of David Howard as its new head of dairy services. Overseeing the...
Agri-Business
Farm brewery taps into lockdown demand for cans online
Ballykilcavan craft beer, which is produced on a Stradbally, Co. Laois farm, is brewing more than this time last year...
Agri-Business
Farm brewery taps into lockdown demand for cans online
Ballykilcavan craft beer, which is produced on a Stradbally, Co. Laois farm, is brewing more than this time last year...
Agri-Business
Measuring to manage: The key to success for dairy farmers
As in many other sectors, dairy farmers are currently facing a difficult time due to the coronavirus pandemic. An increase...
Agri-Business
Measuring to manage: The key to success for dairy farmers
As in many other sectors, dairy farmers are currently facing a difficult time due to the coronavirus pandemic. An increase...
Agri-Business
Poots to extend routine inspections suspension in NI
Minister of Agriculture Edwin Poots has extended the suspension of most routine farm inspections until May 15, 2020. Minister Poots...
Agri-Business
Poots to extend routine inspections suspension in NI
Minister of Agriculture Edwin Poots has extended the suspension of most routine farm inspections until May 15, 2020. Minister Poots...
Arable
Marketing campaign launched to help shift 1.2 million spuds in storage
The stocks of potatoes held by growers at the end of March totalled 1.19 million tonnes according to an Agriculture...
Agri-Business
Lockdown boosts industry expertise as Meat Education Programme see rise in learners
New students signing up to AHDB’s award-winning Meat Education Programme (MEP) has increased by 50% since government restrictions began. Not...
Agri-Business
McDonald’s to begin reopening plans with 15 UK outlets
McDonald’s is to begin its reopening plans by starting with 15 of its outlets in the UK on May 13...
