Agri-Business
Major veterinary takeover to see Origin name phased out
VetPartners has continued the expansion of its farm division with the acquisition of one of the UK’s leading production animal...
Agri-Business
Rural Life
£46,000 granted for Welsh Farm Safety promotion 'milestone' in tackling the issue
The announcement that the Wales Farm Safety Partnership will receive £46,000 to promote Health and Safety within the agricultural and...
Environment
Farmers urged to respond to call for evidence on tariff scheme for renewables
The Government has published a series of documents detailing the proposed closure of the Feed-in Tariff Scheme for renewables and...
Agri-Business
Defra Secretary's comments welcomed...but more clarity is still needed
Comments made by Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Michael Gove that is it “overwhelmingly likely” the...
Agri-Business
Feeding Britain: Report says food regulations could be suspended in event of no deal
In the latest Feeding Britain Food Brexit Briefing, food policy specialists have urged the Government and the consuming public to...
Agri-Business
Royal Welsh silver medals awarded to 2 society stalwarts
A total of 12 honorary awards were presented on the Royal Welsh Agricultural Show – including two of the society’s esteemed...
Agri-Business
Tesco launches cost of production contracts for its 160 British lamb farmers
Tesco is set to make a multi-million pound investment in the British lamb industry by introducing improved cost of production...
Agri-Business
First Minister: Unfettered access to EU paramount for Welsh farming
First Minister for Wales, Carwyn Jones stressed the importance of UK Brexit negotiations maintaining full market access to the EU...
Environment
New tariffs could see 'tide turn' for UK's anaerobic digestion industry
The “tide may be turning” for the UK’s anaerobic digestion (AD) industry, according to the head of the Anaerobic Digestion...
Agri-Business
NIFDA puts baker and dairy man at the helm of new top team
The Northern Ireland Food and Drink Association (NIFDA) has appointed bakery boss Brian Irwin as the new chairman of its...
Agri-Business
NIFDA puts baker and dairy man at the helm of new top team
The Northern Ireland Food and Drink Association (NIFDA) has appointed bakery boss Brian Irwin as the new chairman of its...
Agri-Business
Royal Welsh: Showgoers enjoy constructive discussion with Cabinet Secretary
Farmers from all over Wales enjoyed a “constructive” meeting with Cabinet Secretary Lesley Griffiths, focusing strongly on Wales’ future post-Brexit...
Dairy
New Welsh whiskey cheese to be launched at the Royal Welsh Show today
A new cheese made with a Welsh whisky and aged in a North Wales slate cavern is set to be...
Agri-Business
Belfast researchers explore ‘wonder technology’ that could help fight AMR
Queen’s University Belfast is to establish a dedicated research facility to investigate a new technology with the potential to fight...
Agri-Business
Belfast researchers explore ‘wonder technology’ that could help fight AMR
Queen’s University Belfast is to establish a dedicated research facility to investigate a new technology with the potential to fight...
Arable
MPs see first-hand 'appalling waste' on Scotland's fields of rotting fruit
A band of brave Westminster Scottish Affairs Committee members have taken to Scotland’s fields to give fruit picking a go...
Agri-Business
Courts ease tax relief bindings for diversified rural businesses
Rural businesses which run furnished holiday lets or livery stables could now benefit from Inheritance Tax relief following two favourable...
Agri-Business
Fresh produce graduate scheme calls for more members in Scotland
The organisation offering graduate schemes for the fresh produce industry, Management Development Services (MDS), has called for more members in...
