Agri-Business
AD and biomass slammed for eating up crop stocks as shortage looms
The National Sheep Association (NSA) is calling on policymakers to review the impact of renewable energy grants, saying the scheme...
Agri-Business
Agri-Business
BASF closes €7.6 billion acquisition of businesses and assets from Bayer
Global chemistry firm BASF has closed the acquisition of a range of businesses and assets from rival Bayer. The transaction...
Agri Politics
Brussels to offer 'flexibility' to farmers dealing with droughts
The European Commission has said it will offer a number of measures, including increased flexibility, to help farmers grappling with...
Agri-Business
Welsh farmers voice concerns of 'lack of clarity' surrounding public goods
National Farmers’ Union (NFU) Cymru’s Rural Affairs Board has voiced concerns around proposals to replace the Common Agricultural Policy in...
Agri-Business
First English AD plant certified in performance scheme
Bore Hill Farm has become the first anaerobic digestion (AD) plant in England to be certified under a new performance scheme....
Agri-Business
NI’s post-Brexit framework document gets the nod from union
The Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) has welcomed the long-awaited publication of post-Brexit options for the farming industry in Northern Ireland....
Agri-Business
NI’s post-Brexit framework document gets the nod from union
The Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) has welcomed the long-awaited publication of post-Brexit options for the farming industry in Northern Ireland....
Agri-Business
Calls to give flexibility to farming rules amid drought
The Country Land and Business Association (CLA) has supported industry calls to relax farming regulations to reduce the pressure on...
Dairy
First robotic milking dairy farm to join Farm Excellence Programme
Two dairy units with very different approaches to milking have been added to the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB)...
Agri-Business
Fane Valley Group appoint latest recruit
Major farmer-owned co-operative Fane Valley Group has appointed a new health and safety manager. Hannah Chapman will join the major food producer...
Agri-Business
BVA's animal welfare charity seeks 2 farm vets for board
An animal welfare charity founded by members of the British Veterinary Association (BVA) is looking to recruit two trustees to...
Agri-Business
BBC Radio 4 accused of striking 'wrong tone' at The Game Fair
BBC Radio 4 has been accused of reducing rural matters to an “absurdly simplistic binary” on its ‘Today’ programme broadcast...
Agri-Business
RCVS named one of the UK's best workplaces for women
The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) has been recognised as one of the best UK workplaces for women, according...
Agri-Business
Harper Adams teams with global drone and robotics giant
The National Centre for Precision Farming (NCPF) at Harper Adams University has teamed up with XAG, one of the world’s largest drone...
Agri-Business
UK team selected for European Young Breeders School
Seven young, passionate and aspiring dairy breeders from all corners of the UK are preparing for a trip of a...
Arable
Bayer to appeal EU General Court ruling on neonicotinoids ban
Global agricultural chemical and drug maker Bayer has announced its intentions to appeal the recent ruling of the General Court...
Agri-Business
‘Brexit-proofing’: Kepak acquires 2 Sisters UK red meat business
Kepak Group has reached agreement to acquire the UK business and assets of 2 Sisters Red Meat Ltd for an...
Agri-Business
Dale farm proves to be 'cream of the crop' at international cheese awards
The UK’s largest farmer-owned dairy cooperative, Dale Farm, has been recognised for its “world-class” quality cheese, having secured 12 awards...
