Beef
New beef sector climate group to examine Scottish suckler emissions
A new farmer-led group will examine how to reduce greenhouse gas emissions within the Scottish suckler herd. Co-chaired by former...
Agri-Business
Agri-Business
New immigration rules leave a 'big question mark for vets'
New immigration rules are a “mixed bag” for the veterinary profession and leave a “big question mark” over how the...
Agri-Business
NFU raises 'serious concerns' over new UK immigration policy
NFU president Minette Batters has accused the Government of failing to recognise British food and farming’s needs within its proposed...
Agri-Business
Seasonal Workers Pilot expanded for the 2020 harvest
The Government will quadruple the number of workers farms can recruit on a temporary basis from outside the EU this...
Agri-Business
Arla plans €619 million of major projects to make 2020 a 'record investment year'
International dairy co-op Arla Foods has announced plans to make 2020 a “record year” for investment, with plans to spend €619...
Agri-Business
North-east cheese manufacturer trebles capacity with rural business grant
A northern cheese manufacturer has trebled its production capacity and created five new jobs thanks to a programme designed to...
Rural Life
Operation Stock: Charged pair change pleas to guilty
Two men have pleaded guilty to conspiracy to steal in relation to the slaughter and illegal butchery of sheep and...
Agri-Business
UK agri overhaul report sets 5 key goals to secure industry's future
The agricultural sector and Government must work together to lead a radical transformation of British farming, according to a new...
Rural Life
Young hill farmer stars in £250,000 campaign
An accomplished young farmer from the Ceiriog valley is starring in a nation-wide campaign promoting PGI Welsh Lamb and Welsh...
Agri-Business
Grain price: WASDE report doesn’t make huge impact
Grain prices dropped this week, having recovered slightly in the week previous. The publication of the WASDE (World Agricultural Supply...
Agri-Business
HS2 approval: Government urged to treat farmers and landowners on the route fairly
The Country Land and Business Association (CLA) is urging the UK Government to deliver fairness to landowners after Prime Minister...
Arable
New grain marketing forum planned for Cereals 2020
Cereals Event has introduced a new feature for 2020 focusing on grain marketing. The Grain Exchange will cover every element...
Agri-Business
Farming reacts: Eustice appointed as new Defra Secretary
The UK’s farming bodies are urging the new Defra Secretary to seize opportunities for British farming. Just one day into...
Beef
New industry figures shed light on Welsh beef farming trends
New statistics from the British Cattle Movement Service (BCMS) shed new light on the current state of the beef industry...
Agri-Business
New Defra Secretary confirmed as Villiers is ousted
Prime Minister Boris Johnston has appointed a new Defra Secretary today after Theresa Villiers was ousted from the role just six...
Agri-Business
New president steps up to take on dual BVA NI and NIVA role
The Northern Ireland Branch of the British Veterinary Association (BVA) and the North of Ireland Veterinary Association (NIVA) have jointly...
Agri-Business
New president steps up to take on dual BVA NI and NIVA role
The Northern Ireland Branch of the British Veterinary Association (BVA) and the North of Ireland Veterinary Association (NIVA) have jointly...
Agri-Business
Six general licences reissued for the control of wild birds
Defra has announced plans to reissue six general licences for the control of wild birds on a temporary basis before...
