Agri-Business
Bats can be ‘valuable allies’ for farmers by eating pests – study
A study conducted by the University of Oxford has concluded that bats can be “valuable allies” for farmers by feeding...
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RSPCA urges public to demand clearer labelling on animal products
The Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (RSPCA) is urging the public to respond to the UK...
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Farm health and safety is a 'cultural issue'
Farm health and safety is a cultural issue and so needs to be embedded in farm workplace culture to combat...
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Livestock farming plays 'essential role' in looking after the environment - HCC
Hybu Cig Cymru – Meat Promotion Wales (HCC) is aiming to inform the public of the “essential role” that livestock...
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Wales: Bovine TB advisory group to meet for the first time this week
The bovine TB technical advisory group (TAG) for Wales will meet for the first time this week on Wednesday (April...
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NFU Scotland issues manifesto for General Election to all parties
The National Farmers’ Union of Scotland (NFU Scotland) has set out its priorities for the UK general election this year...
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Baron de Rutzen Award to reward sustainable Pembrokeshire farmers
The Pembrokeshire Agricultural Society is seeking the county’s top “progressive farmers” for its Baron de Rutzen Award. Farmers must demonstrate...
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RSABI seeks 2 trainee trustees to join its board
The Royal Scottish Agricultural Benevolent Institution (RSABI) is seeking two trainee trustees to join its board. The charity, which provides...
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Tesco release 'Best of British' page to support local produce
Tesco has launched a ‘Best of British’ page on its groceries website, making it accessible for customers across the UK...
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Stolen livestock could be for 'illegal sale of meat on the black market'
A rural officer for West Mercia Police has said recent livestock thefts could be linked to the illegal sale of...
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NSA: Tenants 'under pressure' as landowners reclaim land
The National Sheep Association (NSA) stated that traditional farming practices “could be threatened” as large landowners look to reclaim farmland...
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GB farmland market activity continues 'upward trajectory' - Savills
Great British farmland market activity is continuing its upward trajectory from its post-Brexit lows, according to property agency Savills. More...
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Veg producer fined over £70k after employee's leg is amputated
A company that grows mushrooms has been fined over £70,000 after an employee’s leg became trapped in a machine and...
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Defra removes 150m limit from flooding support scheme
The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) has removed the 150m rule from its Farming Recovery Fund, which...
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Tesco reports ‘strong performance’ in UK and Ireland
Retailer Tesco has reported a strong performance for its latest financial year in both the UK and the Republic of...
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AHDB appoints new director of International Trade Development
The Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) has appointed Richard Hampton as its new International Trade Development Director. Hampton will...
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£20m available as woodland auction dates announced
The eight Woodland Carbon Guarantee auction is set to take place from September 23 to September 29. For the first...
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Poor weather means 'a crisis is building' for farmers - NFU
The vice president of the National Farmers’ Union (NFU) has said that it is “no exaggeration to say a crisis...
