Agri-Business
Scottish agriculture responds to the threat of Covid-19
NFU Scotland president, Andrew McCormick, has issued a statement confirming that Scottish agriculture will be to the fore in making...
Agri-Business
Agri-Business
BVA wants vets included in support plans for businesses affected by Covid-19
The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has written to the Government, urging that veterinary practices be covered in the scope of...
Rural Life
LEAF Open Farm Sunday postponed until September
Organisers of Open Farm Sunday have announced the event will be postponed until September due to the global coronavirus (Covid-19)...
Agri-Business
Profits and turnover up at Anpario despite difficult year for agricultural markets
UK-headquartered feed firm Anpario has announced a 3% increase to sales (to £29 million) and a 7% increase in gross...
Environment
AHDB succeeds in challenging red meat misinformation
AHDB has successfully challenged claims by Quorn and the BBC over the environmental impact of red meat in the UK....
Agri-Business
Royal Highland Show cancelled – amidst growing concerns over Covid-19
The Royal Highland Show – held each year just outside Edinburgh, Scotland – has been cancelled, amidst mounting concerns over Covid-19...
Agri-Business
Royal Highland Show cancelled – amidst growing concerns over Covid-19
The Royal Highland Show – due to be held on June 18-21 just outside Edinburgh, Scotland – has been cancelled, amidst...
Agri-Business
Fonterra chairman announces plans to step down
Fonterra Cooperative’s chairman John Monaghan has confirmed that he will retire as a director of the Kiwi co-op when his...
Agri-Business
Newry and Lurgan shows cancelled, as well as UK Grassland & Muck event
Covid-19 (coronavirus) continues to take its toll on the calendar of agricultural events. The latest cancellations in Northern Ireland include...
Agri-Business
Newry and Lurgan shows cancelled, as well as UK Grassland & Muck event
Covid-19 (coronavirus) continues to take its toll on the calendar of agricultural events. The latest cancellations in Northern Ireland include...
Agri-Business
APHA receives £1.4 billion budget boost for world-leading Weybridge laboratory
The Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) has received a £1.4 billion boost for its world-leading Weybridge Laboratory. The new...
Agri-Business
2020 Balmoral Show to be postponed
The Royal Ulster Agricultural Society has announced it will postpone this year’s Balmoral Show as coronavirus (Covid-19) numbers continue to rise...
Agri-Business
UFU suspend meetings ‘for the safety of members and staff’
The Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) has suspended all internal meetings due to the coronavirus (Covid-19) outbreak, with immediate effect. The...
Agri-Business
ForFarmers announces 70% fall in 2019 UK net profit
The UK arm of international agricultural feed firm ForFarmers UK has announced profits fell by more than two-thirds in 2019....
Agri-Business
Commission working to ‘ensure flow of essential goods’ across borders
The European Commission is working with member states to ensure the flow of essential goods across land borders. In a...
Agri-Business
Quality Meat Scotland Launches New ‘Make it’ Campaign
Two of Scotland’s finest ingredients – Scotch Beef and Scotch Lamb – are set to be in the spotlight in...
Agri-Business
First Milk launches First4Milk Pledge – a new commitment to sustainable dairy
First Milk has today announced the launch of a new initiative to proactively promote dairy farming and First Milk to...
Rural Life
Commonwealth Agriculture Conference to be headlined by 3 keynote women speakers
Three prestigious female speakers have been announced for the Commonwealth Agriculture Conference, being held from July 5-9, 2020, in Norwich,...
