Agri-Business
Arla Foods confirms New Year milk price
Arla Foods has announced it will cut its conventional milk price for January 2019 by 1.5c/L. When applied to the...
Agri-Business
Agri-Business
Dairy UK says 'cheers' to Christmas with cheese and whiskey pairing app
Dairy UK has today announced the launch of a new cheese pairing app aimed at consumers, which it claims is...
Agri-Business
New immigration rules risk no vets in abattoirs, warns BVA
It is essential that vets are included in Government plans to scrap the cap on skilled workers from the EU...
Agri-Business
SNP budget is a 'kick in the teeth' for rural communities
The Scottish National Party has been accused of failing to support the rural economy with its swingeing cuts to the...
Agri-Business
How much could being a bad boss be costing you?
Farmers at a recent AHDB Hereford Monitor Farm meeting were warned that the costs of replacing a staff member could...
Environment
Green watchdog will support farmers to care for the environment, says CLA
A new green watchdog to hold the Government to account will help to prevent damage to the environment through Brexit...
Agri-Business
'Responsible innovation' key to smart farming
Responsible innovation that considers the wider impacts on society is key to smart farming, according to academics at the University...
Agri-Business
Owner of TB affected herd ordered to pay over £34,000 for illegal movements
A Staffordshire livestock owner who illegally moved cattle while his holding was under bovine TB restrictions has been ordered to...
Agri-Business
Welsh red meat producers take on capital markets
A group of Welsh red meat suppliers have taken part in a London retail ‘bootcamp’ to understand how to take...
Arable
Metaldehyde ban a 'big blow' to British farmers and growers
The banning of Metaldehyde is “hugely disappointing” and likely to put British farmers and growers at a major disadvantage internationally,...
Dairy
Milk contracts consultation 'once-in-a-lifetime' opportunity for sector
The upcoming consultation on the introduction of mandatory milk contracts with minimum standards could be a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for the...
Agri-Business
NFUS members encouraged to give views on immigration consultation
Scottish farmers are encouraged to join the discussion as the UK Government considers how its new immigration framework will shape...
Agri-Business
European Commission to implement no-deal action plan
With the UK’s EU departure date just over 100 days away, the European Commission has ramped up preparations for a...
Agri-Business
Farming making money from the newest crop - farm data
Farms generate a huge amount of data and this volume is growing exponentially. However, generating insights and value from this...
Dairy
Funding change for the Scottish Dairy Hub to take effect in 2019
From February 4, 2019, NFU Scotland will replace AHDB as one of the funders of the country’s Dairy Hub, with...
Arable
Grower feedback wanted on changes to seed potato standards
British seed growers are being asked to share their feedback on potential changes to the scope of the Safe Haven...
Agri-Business
Less frequent TB testing to incentivise strengthened biosecurity
Farmers who have managed to stay clear of bovine TB for at least six years will be able to revert...
Agri-Business
Farmer tried to fake TB test by injecting animals with diesel
A farmer from Ceredigion, Wales, has admitted interfering with a TB test and accepted a caution. The herdsman also admitted to...
