Agri-Business
Minister to challenge processors as NI farm income freefalls
Northern Ireland’s Minister of Agriculture has pledged to challenge retailers and supermarkets over prices as the latest departmental figures point...
Agri-Business
Agri-Business
Reluctance for agricultural investment disappearing as 'Brexit Day' arrives
Farmers’ confidence has plummeted in recent years amid Brexit uncertainty, but investment plans are now starting to evolve, according to...
Agri-Business
UK pork exports doubled in 2019 as African Swine Fever boosts demand
African Swine Fever in China is having a knock-on effect on the pork and other red meat sectors right across...
Agri-Business
2 ‘thieves’ arrested following discovery of 29 sheep in 2 vehicles
Two men have been arrested in South Africa following a police discovery of 29 sheep in two vehicles that were...
Agri-Business
UK and Australia join forces in simulated African swine fever exercise
This week, the UK and the New South Wales government in Australia are joining forces on a simulated exercise to...
Agri Politics
UK farmers reminded CAP rules remain in place after 'Brexit Day'
NFU Scotland is reminding members that when the UK leaves the EU this Friday (January 31) the rules, with which...
Rural Life
Scottish bovine DNA study offers clues to a longer life
Research into the DNA of Scottish cows could help humans live longer and healthier lives, scientists at Scotland’s Rural College...
Agri-Business
NI total income from farming figures fell by 25% in 2019
Provisional figures indicate that the ‘Total Income from Farming’ (TIFF) in Northern Ireland fell by 25% (26% in real terms)...
Agri-Business
NI total income from farming figures fell by 25% in 2019
Provisional figures indicate that the ‘Total Income From Farming’ (TIFF) in Northern Ireland fell by 25% (26% in real terms)...
Agri-Business
17 agricultural bodies back new Food Standards Scotland food crime unit
17 Scottish agri-food bodies have pledged to back a new division of Food Standards Scotland which aims to tackle food...
Agri-Business
£500,000 boost for Welsh mart and abattoir infrastructure
Half a million pounds of new funding has been announced to support digital infrastructure investments by eligible livestock auction markets,...
Agri-Business
European Parliament ratifies UK withdrawal agreement
The European Parliament has ratified the withdrawal agreement between the EU and the UK, thereby paving the way for the...
Agri-Business
60 agri and environment groups call for PM to protect UK food standards
Over 60 farm and environmental groups have sent a letter to Prime Minister Boris Johnson, calling for UK food standards...
Agri-Business
60 agri and environment groups call for PM to protect UK food standards
Over 60 farm and environmental groups have sent a letter to Prime Minister Boris Johnson, calling for UK food standards...
Agri-Business
60 agri and environment groups call for PM to protect UK food standards
Over 60 farm and environmental groups have sent a letter to Prime Minister Boris Johnson, calling for UK food standards...
Agri-Business
CLA: Migration recommendations don't go far enough for agri-food
Rural bodies have warned the salary thresholds considered as options for the UK’s immigration policy could make it more difficult...
Agri-Business
Scottish organic farmers to meet Rural Affairs Minister
Scottish Organic Producers Association (SOPA) will have the chance to meet Rural Affairs Minister Mairi Gourgeon. The gathering on February...
Agri-Business
Final EU Parliament vote on Brexit agreement before UK MEPs depart
The European Parliament will vote on an agreement on the withdrawal of the UK from the EU at 6:00pm this...
