Agri-Business
12-week agricultural tenancies consultation launched in Wales
A 12-week consultation has been launched to examine how reforming agricultural tenancy legislation in Wales could help boost farm productivity....
Agri-Business
Agri-Business
Holstein UK announces winners of 2019 Master Breeder Awards
A record 18 high-performing Holstein herds have qualified for Master Breeder status this year – one of the most prestigious recognitions...
Agri-Business
Edinburgh agri-tech firm hopes to transform international farm research
An Edinburgh-based cow behaviour specialist has launched a new application which, for the first time, offers the agri-research market the...
Agri-Business
Potato processing firm fined £50,000 after worker is struck by telehandler
A potato processing company has today been sentenced for safety breaches after a worker, Colin Smith, was left with a...
Agri-Business
Cloughbane Farm launches plant-based meal range
Tyrone-based Cloughbane Farm has launched a new range of plant-based meals which has secured listings with Henderson Group, owners of...
Agri-Business
AHDB publishes guidelines for water supply interruption
The Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) has compiled a new set of guidelines advising farmers what to do if...
Agri-Business
Wales' Animal Health Group expands as it prepares to gear up activity
Two new appointments have been made to Wales’ Animal Health and Welfare Framework Group as it prepares to ramp up...
Agri-Business
Scottish researchers to review ways to lower agricultural nitrogen emissions
Scottish climate change researchers are exploring ways that farmers could reduce emissions from nitrogen fertiliser use. Led by Scotland’s Rural...
Agri-Business
Cross-continental marketing drive for Welsh Lamb and Beef
The first fortnight in May will see the start of a marketing marathon for Wales’ red meat levy board in...
Agri-Business
Danone’s first quarter sales up by a modest 0.8%
Danone’s first quarter results show a slight growth in sales despite decreased infant milk formula sales in China and the...
Agri-Business
Lynbreck Croft wins inaugural NEWBIE Award for innovative new entrants
A 150ac mixed habitat in the Cairngorms National Park, has been declared one of this year’s NEWBIE UK award winners....
Agri-Business
Survey reveals Scots are being misled about red meat
Almost two-thirds (64%) of Scots are concerned about the impact of veganism on Scotland’s farming industry, according to the results...
Agri-Business
Agri-food sector now worth £122 billion to UK economy
The UK’s agri-food sector is now worth almost £122 billion to the country’s economy, according to new figures. The National...
World News
How a pig farmer made a splash into milk with Brazil's first VMS robots
It feels like Northern Ireland has got a case of dairy fever – and it’s no different here in Brazil,...
Agri-Business
Dale Farm softens March drop with new ‘member payment’
Dale Farm has continued the downward movement on its milk price – cutting 0.2p/L off the amount paid for March’s...
Agri-Business
Researchers analyse viability of Hands Free Hectare...but does it stack up?
An economic analysis of Hands Free Hectare is set to provide the first concrete evidence that crop robots will help...
Dairy
AHDB announces names of 3 new dairy board members
AHDB Dairy has appointed three new members to sit on its sector board for a three-year period starting on April...
Agri-Business
HSE warns farmers of livestock risks as inspection regime starts
Farmers are being told they must pay closer attention to health and safety ahead of upcoming inspections. The Health and...
