Agri-Business
M&S awards recognise best of Northern Irish agriculture
A Co. Fermanagh beef farmer has scooped a major excellence award recognising his dedicated and detailed approach to his business...
Agri-Business
Agri-Business
Farming unions lay out agenda for 'navigating change in Europe'
Farming unions in the UK have outlined their “agenda for the Future” in a joint document aimed at tackling issues...
Agri-Business
NFU Scotland urges farmers to 'follow guidance' on bluetongue prevention
The National Farmers’ Union of Scotland (NFU Scotland) has joined with other agriculture organisations to urge farmers to “think carefully”...
Agri-Business
NFU: General licences must meet needs of farm businesses
The NFU has called on Secretary of State Michael Gove to provide the farming industry with urgent access to general...
Agri-Business
Gove steps-up action to cut food waste
Environment Secretary Michael Gove has today invited organisations to apply for the second round of more than £6 million funding...
Agri-Business
Dairy Crest boss to step down one month after takeover
Dairy Crest chief executive Mark Allen is to step down just a month after Canadian company Saputo took over the...
Agri-Business
DAERA to launch ‘technology demonstration farm’ network in Northern Ireland
Northern Ireland’s Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has announced plans to establish a ‘technology demonstration farm’ network...
Agri-Business
DAERA to launch ‘technology demonstration farm’ network in Northern Ireland
Northern Ireland’s Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has announced plans to establish a ‘technology demonstration farm’ network...
Agri-Business
'Farmers must be empowered in fight to lower antibiotic use on farms'
The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has called for the Government to better empower farmers to lower antibiotic use on farms, suggesting...
Agri-Business
New Harper veterinary school appoints first head
A new English veterinary school, set up as a joint venture between Harper Adams and Keele University, has appointed its first...
Agri-Business
Ag university students raise a glass as their beer hits supermarket shelves
A group of university students are celebrating after a beer they came up with for a college business project has...
Agri-Business
UK farm income falls by 17% in 2018
New Total Income from Farming figures demonstrate the need for clear measures that can allow farmers to manage volatility, the...
Agri-Business
New generation of farm robots to have the 'power and precision to replace tractors'
Engineers working on the next generation of farm robots say they will soon have the power and precision to be...
Agri-Business
South Wales farmer explains reliance nature's on farming to UK Minister
A South Wales farmer highlighted the central role played by grazing livestock and food production in conserving and enhancing biodiversity...
Agri-Business
Animal feed firm fined £15,000 after unsafe pellet press crushes worker's hand
A Devon animal feed manufacturer has been fined after an employee’s hand was crushed in a pellet press causing life-changing...
Agri-Business
Union raises concern over late mapping letters
NFU Scotland (NFUS) has raised its concerns with Scottish Government after it emerged that a significant number of businesses submitting...
Environment
Farming for a better climate in Scotland
A new farmer-led initiative has been launched to drive low-carbon, environmentally sustainable farming practices in Scotland. Under reforms to the...
Agri-Business
AHDB to launch £1.4m promotion to get lamb back on plates
A new £1.4 million marketing campaign for lamb is to be launched by AHDB as the industry seeks to further...
