Agri-Business
Lakeland Dairies UHT milk plant workers vote for strike action
Workers at a UHT milk processing plant in Northern Ireland, which is owned by Lakeland Dairies, have voted unanimously in...
Agri-Business
Schemes
AECS awarded more than £7m to rural businesses in 2023
Last year (2023), saw the Agri-Environment Climate Scheme (AECS) award more than £7 million to 517 rural businesses in Scotland....
Agri-Business
Over 10,000 farmers apply in latest round of SFI
More than 10,000 farmers have now applied for the latest round of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs’...
Agri-Business
Govt response to horticulture report does not 'adequately address' challenges
The government’s response to the House of Lords Horticulture Sector Committee Report does not “adequately address the significant challenges facing...
Agri-Business
More mart price data to be made available through QMS
The Institute of Auctioneers and Appraisers in Scotland (IAAS) has extended its relationship with ScotEID and Quality Meat Scotland (QMS)...
Agri-Business
Danone launches new production facility for plant-based food
Global dairy and food company Danone has officially inaugurated a production facility in France for plant-based food. CEO of Danone...
Agri-Business
Spring budget must do more to encourage farm investment - CAAV
The Central Association of Agricultural Valuers (CAAV) has said that the spring budget must do more to encourage farm investment....
Agri-Business
HCC to host grass management workshop
Hybu Cig Cymru – Meat Promotion Wales (HCC) is set to co-host a GrasscheckGB grass management workshop with a farming...
Agri-Business
Glanbia brand announced as official partner of McLaren Racing
McLaren Racing has announced sports nutrition brand, Optimum Nutrition owned by Glanbia, as ‘Official Sports Nutrition Partner’ of the McLaren...
Agri-Business
Herdwatch adds 80 staff to team after two acquisitions
Agtech software company, Herdwatch, has announced the acquisition of ComTag in Ireland and Lilac Technology, renowned for their TB Master...
Agri-Business
24% of egg producers unsure if they will be producing past 2025
24% of egg producers and 15% of chicken meat producers are either unlikely or unsure if they will still be...
Agri-Business
95% of farmers under 40 say poor mental health is a big problem
95% of UK farmers under the age of 40 have cited poor mental health as one of the biggest hidden...
Agri-Business
UK bluetongue control zones to be lifted with cases at 86
The UK’s chief veterinary officer, Christine Middlemiss, has said that bluetongue temporary control zones (TCZ) will shortly be lifted, as...
Agri-Business
LMC urges vigilance when working with slurry
The Livestock and Meat Commission (LMC) is urging farmers to exercise care and vigilance when working with slurry as the...
Rural Life
Farming couple urges caution when working with livestock
A farming couple has issued a warning through the Royal Scottish Agricultural Benevolent Institution (RSABI) for people to be aware...
Agri-Business
National Fallen Stock Company appoints new chair
The National Fallen Stock Company (NFSCO) has appointed Charles Bourns as its new chair. Bourns has been elected following the...
Agri-Business
Scottish National Fat Stock Club raises £1.9k for RSABI
The Scottish National Fat Stock Club has raised £1,990 for the Royal Scottish Agricultural Benevolent Institution (RSABI) through its annual...
Dairy
National Milk Records appoints new managing director
Dairy agri-tech company National Milk Records (NMR) Limited has appointed a new managing director. Mark Frankcom has been appointed to...
