Agri-Business
Scottish stakeholder group formed to 'influence' agri-policy
Organisations in agriculture, primary food production and land management in Scotland have formalised a stakeholder group to come together as...
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Reduced mineral levels in grass could lead to livestock deficiencies
Reduced mineral levels in grass following the severely wet winter could result in livestock deficiencies and production losses, according to...
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AHDB invests £2.5 million to 'accurately' report emissions
The Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB), with support from the Quality Meat Scotland (QMS) is investing £2.5 million to...
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Quarterly Australian lamb slaughter 'highest on record'
The first three months of the year has seen the level of Australian lamb slaughter be the “highest on record”...
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Farm fined £36k after man is 'crushed' by 5 hay bales
A farming partnership in Surrey has been fined £36,000 after a man was “crushed” by five hay bales, which toppled...
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Pembrokeshire agri society seeks recipients for Long Service Awards
The Pembrokeshire Agricultural Society has launched its search for farm employees deserving of Long Service Awards. Farm and estate workers...
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NFU partners with PWA Planning to grow land use services
The National Farmers’ Union (NFU) has joined force with PWA planning with the aim of growing a national service focused...
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Wales: Immediate changes to be made to on-farm slaughter
Immediate changes will be made to on-farm slaughter in Wales, the government has said, after recommendations from the Bovine TB...
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National Farm Conference to focus on 'intelligent' management
The National Farm Management Conference is set to return to the QEII Centre in London on Thursday, November 7, 2024....
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Lakeland to move to milk-solid-based payment in NI
Lakeland Dairies will phase in a payment based on milk solids over the next two years in Northern Ireland following...
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MP raises concerns over clash of farrier organisations
Farrier organisation, The Worshipful Company of Farriers (WCF) has reapplied to the Farriers Registration Council (FRC) for approval of farriery...
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NI farm support programme looks to improve resilience of agri-food sector
Northern Ireland’s agriculture minister Andrew Muir has said the aim of the Farm Support and Development Programme is to improve...
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UK govt launches blueprint for growing UK fruit and veg sector
The UK government has today (Tuesday, May 14) launched a new Blueprint for Growing the UK Fruit and Vegetable Sector....
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NFU Cymru welcomes new timeline for Sustainable Farming Scheme
The National Farmers’ Union of Wales (NFU Cymru) has welcomed the news that the Sustainable Farming Scheme (SFS) transition will...
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Agricultural shows require a ‘financial lifeline’ – Lockhart MP
Agricultural shows will require more “financial aid” to safeguard the future of the shows, according to the Democratic Unionist Party’s...
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Problems securing migrant labour still 'loom large' - Gougeon
Scottish rural secretary Mairi Gougeon said problems with securing migrant labour in seasonal and seafood processing still “loom large” despite...
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Sustainable Farming Scheme transition period to start in 2026
The Welsh rural affairs secretary has today (Tuesday, May 14) confirmed that the proposed Sustainable Farming Scheme (SFS) transition period...
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Defra considers new fund to maximise value from agri innovation
The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) has said it is considering a potential new fund to maximise...
