Agri-Business
Government's 'closest abattoir' proposals branded unworkable
The National Sheep Association (NSA) has said it is “astonished” over reports Defra Secretary Theresa Villiers is once again proposing...
Agri-Business
Agri-Business
Exchange rate for 2019 BPS payments confirmed
UK farmers can budget for 2019 Basic Payment Scheme (BPS) payments to be worth about the same amount as last...
Dairy
UK dairy marketing campaign scoops international award
A UK dairy marketing campaign has been recognised as one of the best in the world at the World Dairy Summit...
Dairy
Muller begins review to tackle growing 'milk surplus' in Scotland
Fresh milk processor Muller Milk & Ingredients has warned its Scottish suppliers that their 25% surge in farm milk production...
Agri-Business
Johnson: Leaked papers ‘not talking about’ proposals set to be tabled
UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson has rejected the leaked UK proposals regarding customs posts on both sides of the Northern...
Agri-Business
UK proposes customs ‘sites’ on both sides of NI border
A proposal has been put forward by the UK which would see a number of customs posts established on both...
Agri-Business
AHDB opens applications for new chairman
The Government has started the hunt for two new leaders to join the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB). A...
Agri-Business
EU dairy conference showcases NI’s ‘significant work’ to lower carbon footprint
More than 100 European dairy industry experts are set to gather at Greenmount College today (Monday, September 30) for an international...
Agri-Business
Adapt, survive and thrive: East Midlands winter farming seminars announced
Farmers and landowners in the East Midlands wanting advice on the future of the agricultural sector, are urged to attend...
Agri-Business
UK levy bodies propose more coordinated approach to ruminant health
The UK’s levy boards have launched a consultation on proposals to form a Ruminant Health and Welfare Group to deliver...
Agri-Business
New appointments strengthen QMS marketing team
Quality Meat Scotland (QMS) has strengthened its marketing and communications team with the appointment of two new members of staff....
Agri-Business
US firm invests £1.5 million in Scottish agri-tech firm
A North American agri-tech firm has invested £1.5 million in a Scottish indoor growing company to help boost its market presence....
Agri-Business
NFU Scotland to host 'Red Meat Crisis Panel Night'
Beef farmers and crofters in Scotland continue to be under severe pressure due to desperately poor market returns. Beef prices...
Beef
Scottish prime cattle prices down 12% compared to 2018
Scottish prime cattle prices have lacked direction for the majority of the summer and over the past couple of weeks...
Agri-Business
UK’s next generation of farmers unite in climate change ambition
The UK’s four farming Next Generation forums have come together this week to discuss how they can work together towards...
Agri-Business
Fonterra reveals $605 million losses for ‘incredibly tough’ 2019
New Zealand based dairy giant Fonterra has revealed net losses after tax to the tune of NZ$605 million (€349 million)...
Sheep
UK sheep meat exports to China a step closer
Aspirations to export lamb from the UK to China are a step closer after Chinese government officials arrived in the...
Agri-Business
Welsh cross-industry forum discusses low beef prices
Stakeholders from across the Welsh beef industry came together on Wednesday (September 25) to discuss current low prices that are...
