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
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...
Rural Life
Operation Galileo: 5 arrested for affray and damaging crops
Five men have been arrested on suspicion of serious offences, after a report of suspected poaching activity near Selby. At...
Agri-Business
Doors open on new red meat consumer research programme
The doors will open this week to admit the first of nearly 2,000 UK consumers that will take part in...
Agri-Business
NFU confirms plans to lead ‘mass rally’ over UK food standards
Hundreds of farmers from across the country will gather in London in March to join the National Farmers’ Union (NFU)...
Agri-Business
Barnier in Belfast: People must be aware of Brexit consequences
People must be aware of the negative consequences from Brexit, according to the EU’s chief Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier. Barnier...
Grass
Who were the winners in the UGS Grassland Farmer of the Year awards?
An important feature of the Ulster Grassland Society’s (UGS) annual conference is the presentation of awards in the society’s Grassland...
Agri-Business
Livestock theft rises by nearly 20% as rustlers raid UK farms
Three million pound’s worth of livestock were stolen from UK farms in 2019, according to shocking new figures released today...
Agri-Business
Mash Direct announces £10 million expansion and sustainability plans
Northern Ireland processed vegetable company Mash Direct has announced plans for a £10 million expansion at its on-farm production facility...
Agri-Business
British red meat sales take a hit over key Christmas market
Winter lamb sales in Britain fell by 4%, according to the latest figures by the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board...
Arable
Growing ambitions with Netherlands study tour
A study tour in the Netherlands allowed seed potato growers from the United Kingdom (UK) to see first-hand the developments...
Agri-Business
Glastir Entry and Advanced Support Scheme - don’t miss your chance to apply
Farmers in Wales are being urged not to miss the opportunity to apply for the Glastir Entry and Advanced Support...
