Agri-Business
Lord Duncan lends support to butchers' 'Save a Life' initiative
UK Government Minister Lord Duncan joined the team of staff in a Kinross butchers shop to congratulate them on leading...
Agri-Business
Agri-Business
Could you be the next voice for the UK's veterinary profession?
The British Veterinary Association (BVA) is inviting applications from as many as 33 motivated and committed members from within and...
Agri-Business
Global sales of British food and drink reach record high
British food and drink exports hit a record level of £10.6 billion for the first half of 2018 – up...
Agri-Business
Gove urged to take step in to save small abattoirs
A total of 34 British agri-food organisations have joined forces to urge Defra’s Secretary of State, Michael Gove to take...
Agri-Business
Groundbreaking research uncovers new wheat breeding tool
An international research team have uncovered previously hidden genetic secrets that give wheat its remarkable ability for local adaptation. The...
Agri-Business
Horticulture could benefit from post-Brexit technology support
Post-Brexit horticulture growers could benefit from Government support to help them invest in new equipment and technology, according to the...
Agri-Business
Industry joins forces to seek sustainable soya sourcing
British farming organisations have joined forces with other industries to try and ensure a sustainable future supply of soya to...
Agri-Business
Northern Ireland’s Top 100 sees a strong year for agri-food…but who made the cut?
Poultry firm Moy Park has retained its pole position as Northern Ireland’s biggest company for a seventh year in a row,...
Rural Life
UK vet found illegally importing puppies struck off
A vet convicted of illegally importing puppies has been struck off by the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS). Greater...
Agri-Business
Pig industry stalwart named as North-East farming hero
Well-known Scottish pig producer, Kevin Gilbert, has been named this year’s ‘Unsung Hero’ at Turriff Agricultural Show. Kevin was selected...
Agri-Business
Industry disputes claim lynx reintroduction has '100% landowner approval'
The National Sheep Association (NSA) has disputed claims made by the Lynx UK Trust that it has “100% landowner approval”...
Pig/Poultry
£50m boost for British pork as export market opens in Taiwan
British farmers are set to benefit from a new trade deal as Taiwan prepares to welcome British pork exports for the...
Agri-Business
Rural crime: Farmers, Government and police to meet at high-level roundtable
Government officials, police and affected farmers are set to gather today at a high-level rural crime roundtable hosted by the...
Machinery
Selling machinery? Beware tax and legal pitfalls when trading
Farmers are making the most of buoyant second-hand trade in machinery, with strong demand throughout Europe – but they need...
Agri-Business
Devenish secures €118 million R&D funding in landmark deal
Belfast-based agricultural technology company Devenish Nutrition has secured €118 million in long-term funding to enable its research, development and growth...
Agri-Business
Devenish secures €118 million R&D funding in landmark deal
Belfast-based agricultural technology company Devenish Nutrition has secured €118 million in long-term funding to enable its research, development and growth...
Agri-Business
£400,000 investment in post-Brexit food production
The University of Hertfordshire has been awarded a £400,000 research grant with the aim of helping maximise quality food production...
Agri-Business
Call for action as rural crime costs reach £44.5 million
The National Farmers’ Union (NFU) has expressed concern as new figures show the cost of rural crime has risen to...
