Agri-Business
Sustainable intensification could be a ‘win-win’ for farmers and conservationists
A new study showing how British farms could produce more food while also supporting wildlife has been described as a “win-win”...
Agri-Business
Arable
New recruits appointed to forage specialist team
Forage crop specialist Field Options has expanded its team with the appointment of two new area managers, Rhys Owen and...
Agri-Business
Consistency is key message at AHDB Milling Wheat Conference
The AHDB Milling Wheat Conference highlighted the importance of the supply chain through links between growers, millers and the final...
Agri-Business
UK's Brexit veterinary med fears eased
Veterinary medicine supplies in the UK are expected to “cope with demand” – even in the event of a ‘no-deal’...
Agri-Business
50 British farmers selected for major grassland research project
A total of 50 British farmers have been selected to be part of GrassCheck – a major research project looking...
Agri-Business
'Wednesday’s vote is the last chance to protect British farming standards'
Lobby bodies have warned that the UK must not give into pressure to sacrifice British farming standards in a bid...
Agri-Business
British meat producers feeling the heat on Brexit uncertainty
British meat producers have raised concerns across the water as Brexit departure day of March 29 approaches, with lobbyists urging...
Agri-Business
Survey seeks views of farmers' experiences of fireworks
As the UK Parliament’s Petitions Committee launches an inquiry into fireworks law, NFU Scotland is asking its members to share...
Agri-Business
BASF sets sights on €6 billion in annual agricultural sales by 2028
Agricultural chemicals producer BASF has expanded its portfolio of agricultural projects setting its sights on sales of more than €6 billion....
Agri-Business
Red Tractor comes out No. 1 in study of international benchmarking standards
A new independent, international benchmarking study of global farm assurance schemes has found Red Tractor to have world-leading standards. The...
Agri-Business
Scheme to allow Midlands farmers to dispose of pesticides for free
A new initiative has been opened up to allow farmers across the Midlands to anonymously dispose of unwanted pesticides and...
Agri-Business
Researchers to use supercomputers to predict the TB status of dairy cows
It is used regularly by global tech giants such as Google and Facebook, but now “deep learning” is set to...
Agri-Business
UK Dairy Day: National Ayrshire Show judge announced
The Ayrshire Cattle Society of Great Britain and Ireland has announced Gilmour Lawrie will judge its national show at the 2019...
Agri-Business
New BASIS committee members announced
BASIS has set up a new committee to provide its members with an opportunity to influence the organisation’s future membership...
Agri-Business
Brexit uncertainty impacting grain trade now, NFU warns
Trading opportunities with the EU are becoming increasingly limited for the UK arable industry because of Brexit uncertainty and businesses...
Agri-Business
‘Shelfwatch’ to return as beef prices struggle
NFU Scotland is urging shoppers and retailers to boost their support for tasty, nutritious Scotch beef this spring as it...
Agri-Business
SIMA 2019: The machine that can ‘go anywhere’, but who or what is Hubertrack?
French machinery firm Hubertrack is showing off a novel low-ground-pressure vehicle at this week’s SIMA show in Paris, France. The company’s...
Agri Politics
NFU warns that PM's announcement doesn't take 'No-Deal' off the table
The National Farmers’ Union (NFU) has warned against extending Article 50 saying it is “unacceptable” to prolong the uncertainty currently...
