Rural Life
Animal cruelty maximum sentences to be increased tenfold
The Government has confirmed that new tougher sentences for animal cruelty will be introduced following the results of a consultation on...
Agri-Business
Agri-Business
Union voices concern over limited partnership proposals
New proposals to apply a ‘strike off’ procedure to agricultural limited partnerships who do not comply with annual confirmation statement...
Agri Politics
Welsh farmers union calls for a 'stocktake' on existing support
National Farmers’ Union (NFU) Cymru’s Less Favoured Area Board has called for an “evidence-based approach” to the development of the land...
Agri-Business
Dairy processors slammed for missing summer marketing opportunities
A farm lobby group has accused the dairy processors of “missing a trick” when it comes to milk marketing over...
Agri Politics
The British larder would run bare today if the nation only ate British food
National Farmers’ Union president Minette Batters has urged the Government to put the nation’s food security at the top of...
Rural Life
Rural crime in numbers...how was your area affected?
A startling report published today shows the cost of rural crime has risen to its worst level in four years...
Agri-Business
West Midlands vet nurse struck off for misleading greyhound charity
The Veterinary Nurse Disciplinary Committee of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) has directed the registrar strike off a...
Agri-Business
Impact of 2018 summer heatwave to be felt for ‘months to come’
Impact of summer heatwave will be felt by livestock and growers for “months to come”, a Royal Agricultural University (RAU)...
Agri-Business
Roaring success: Dragon cheeses scoop 30 awards at 2 major shows
Wales’ oldest dairy farmers’ co-operative is celebrating its most successful awards season ever after their cheeses scooped 30 gongs. South...
Agri-Business
ABP wins big at the 2018 Great Taste Awards
ABP’s UK and Irish divisions have been awarded a total of 21 stars for its lamb and beef products at...
Arable
Thinking of oilseed rape herbicides? Then it's time to 'think water' too
Better management of herbicides could protect their use in the future, a voluntary best practice campaign has said. It comes as...
Agri-Business
Machinery dealer makes £3m investment to expand 40-year-old business
Well-known English dealer RW Crawford has relocated to a £3 million purpose-built depot at Writtle, on the outskirts of Chelmsford,...
Beef
'Curious' meat eaters boosting plant-based produce sales
Increases in meat and dairy alternatives are being driven by curious consumers keen to try something new, as opposed to...
Beef
UK meat plants buyer urged to invest in British industry sustainability
Irish firm Kepak Group has been urged to invest in the sustainability of Britain’s red meat sector following its acquisition...
Agri-Business
RAU invests £4.2m in regional businesses and agri-tech entrepreneurs
National Farmers Union (NFU), president Minette Batters, has formally opened the Royal Agricultural University’s (RAU) new home for regional business...
Agri-Business
Countryside Alliance seeks views on rural economy
The Countryside Alliance has launched an online survey to help shape the evidence it presents to the House of Lords...
Rural Life
Two-thirds of guns say they want assured shoots
The British Game Alliance (BGA) said it has received “huge support” at this year’s Game Fair, as figures reveal over...
Rural Life
Top TV chefs to showcase Scotch brands this weekend
Scotch Beef, Scotch Lamb and Specially Selected Pork will enjoy a high profile this weekend as Perthshire Chamber of Commerce...
