Agri Politics
NFUS president to join panel at Stirling Brexit and farming event
National Farmers’ Union Scotland (NFUS) president, Andrew McCornick, has confirmed he will take part in a seminal panel discussion on the...
Agri-Business
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Interim report proposes 'radical changes' to UK farming regulation
A major simplification of the way the UK regulates farming has been proposed in an interim report published today by...
Agri-Business
NFU Cymru to stage ‘Brexit and Our Land’ consultation briefing events
National Farmers’ Union (NFU) Cymru is urging farmers across Wales to make their voices heard in the Welsh Government’s ‘Brexit...
Agri-Business
Straw and feed: Buyers urged to plan ahead, look at alternatives and collaborate
Straw and feed buyers, as well as those who grow for them, have been urged to plan ahead, look at alternatives...
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RCVS publishes report of 2017 achievements and spending
The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) has published its annual report and financial statements for 2017, itemising its major achievements over...
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Red Diesel under scrutiny as MPs seek 'cleaner alternatives'
Representatives from the aviation, shipping, haulage and construction industries met with Environment Minister Therese Coffey and Treasury Minister Robert Jenrick...
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'We all want prescriptions but farming is about flexibility'
A Somerset ‘min-till’ cereal farm is the latest to join the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) monitor farm programme....
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British food producers score in this year's World Cup as BBQ meat sales soar
Sales of meat, strawberries, beer and salad are up as Brits turn the summer into a huge nationwide World Cup...
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General welcome for action on unfair trading practices
Italian MEP Paolo De Castro has presented his draft report on the proposed Directive to fight unfair trading practices in...
Agri-Business
Welsh farmers urged to make their voice heard on post-Brexit consultation
The Farmers’ Union of Wales (FUW) is urging all farmers in Wales to respond to a Welsh Government consultation on...
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'Cautious welcome' for House of Commons report on Welsh agriculture post-Brexit
A report issued by the House of Commons Welsh Affairs Committee ‘Brexit: priorities for Welsh agriculture’ has been “cautiously welcomed”...
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EU set to ban ‘routine use’ of medicated livestock feed
The European Council has agreed to impose a ban on prophylactic or routine metaphylactic use of antibiotic medicated feed. Metaphylactic...
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Technology and on-farm efficiency to be discussed at Scottish Monitor Farm event
The next Nithsdale Monitor Farm meeting on Thursday, July 19 is set to focus on how technology can be used...
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Scottish farmers urged to apply for dispensation ahead of harvest
Nation Farmers Union Scotland (NFUS) is reminding farmers and crofters to apply to Police Scotland for an agricultural dispensation for...
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‘Reducing barriers’: Changes approved for GDT platform
The Global Dairy Trade (GDT) Events Oversight Board has approved two rule changes to encourage a wider range of sellers...
Arable
'Organic sector needs to rethink how it engages with farmers'
The British organic sector needs to change the way it engages with farmers, consumers and policymakers if the huge opportunities...
Agri-Business
NFU and Crimestoppers launch new Rural Crime Reporting Line
The National Farmers’ Union (NFU) has today launched a new service for farmers and the public to give information anonymously...
Agri-Business
North-East and Scotland top CAAV exams
A farmer’s son from Durham has topped the Central Association of Agricultural Valuers’ (CAAV) exams, earning him the prestigious RASE...
