Agri-Business
NFU Cymru seeks 9th winner of Welsh Livestock Champion of the Year award
The Welsh branch of the National Farmers’ Union (NFU Cymru) and NFU Mutual are seeking this year’s Livestock Champion, who...
Agri-Business
Agri-Business
James Hutton Institute elects four new board members
Agricultural and environmental research organisation, the James Hutton Institute, has announced the election of four new members to its board....
Agri-Business
Electronic tagging could 'revolutionise' the livestock industry - IAAS
The Institute of Auctioneers and Appraisers (IAAS) has said that high frequency electronic tagging could revolutionise the livestock industry. The...
Agri-Business
Rob Wainwright to join Stirling Bull Sales for farming and MND event
Former Scotland rugby captain and livestock farmer Rob Wainwright will join the Stirling Bull Sales this month for an event...
Agri-Business
First sighting of Pottinger VT5000 combo in Ireland
The Aerosem VT5000 drill was created by Pottinger to meet the demands of smaller high horsepower (hp) tractors that did...
Agri-Business
Dairy farm profits will drop rapidly and farmers must prepare - Old Mill
Accountancy and financial planner Old Mill has predicted dairy farm profits to drop rapidly in the coming year, and has...
Agri-Business
New Holland to revamp dealer network in North America
Carlo Lambro, the Italian brand president for New Holland, has been making it known that the company is intent on...
Agri-Business
Farming and research orgs team up to make agri research priorities
A group of farming and research organisations are teaming up in a bid to better understand the research and innovation...
Agri-Business
Breeding and genetics have ‘a crucial role to play’ – AI Services
“Breeding and genetics have such a “crucial role” to play in helping farmers meet the key challenges of improving farm...
Agri-Business
Defra seeks head of campaigns with annual salary of £75k
The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) is seeking a head of campaigns, digital and brand. The chosen...
Agri-Business
Dairy Focus: Economic and environmental sustainability at Glastry Farm
By Barbara Collins Glastry Farm is a specialised dairy farm which extends to 247ac owned, as well as a further...
Agri-Business
FUW Carmarthenshire elects new chair
The Carmarthen branch of the Farmers’ Union of Wales (FUW) has elected Ann Davies as its new chair. Davies was...
Agri-Business
Branston appoints general manager for new protein extraction facility
National potato supplier Branston has appointed a general manager for its new protein extraction facility. Tom Seagrief has been appointed...
Agri-Business
Bird flu: Scottish farmer to share his loss of 200,000 hens at live event
The chair of the British Free Range Egg Producers Association (BFREPA) is set to share his personal experience with avian...
Agri-Business
Zoetis urges sheep farmers to be alert for worm and fluke risks
Livestock medicine producer Zoetis is urging sheep farmers to be on high alert for worm and fluke risks in their...
Agri-Business
ForFarmers launches apprenticeship scheme for 'future leaders'
Livestock feed manufacturer ForFarmers has launched an apprenticeship scheme aimed at developing “future leaders” within the company. The scheme will...
Government
Agricultural land makes up 68% of England - Defra
The amount of agricultural land in England stands at 8.8 million hectares, or 68% of all land, according to new...
Agri-Business
Egg-production tour in the Netherlands opens for applications tomorrow
Northern Ireland’s Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) will open applications for a study tour of commercial egg...
