Environment
Asda starts roll out of LEAF certification on fresh produce
Asda has started rolling out Linking Environment and Farming (LEAF) Marque certification on its fresh produce in an effort to...
Agri-Business
Agri-Business
Machinery: A rare MF Quattrino ends up in Co. Clare
The Massey Ferguson Quattrino 4120 is not a model that even many fans of the marque are familiar with, which...
Agri-Business
North Yorkshire farmer banned from keeping livestock
A north Yorkshire farmer has been banned from keeping livestock after an investigation carried out by officers of North Yorkshire...
Agri-Business
First sale under new ownership at Fivemiletown Mart
Beatties’ Livestock Sales has acquired Fivemiletown Mart in Co. Tyrone. The business was previously owned by Patterson Stewart. The inaugural...
Agri-Business
‘Green Finance Strategy’ identifies opportunities for growth in UK
The newly published Green Finance Strategy document identifies significant opportunities for growth within the UK economy over the coming years....
Agri-Business
NFUS appoints new chief executive
The National Farmers’ Union of Scotland (NFUS) has appointed John Davidson at its new chief executive. Davidson is the union’s...
Agri-Business
Davidson & Robertson appoints new director with natural capital focus
Rural consultancy Davidson & Robertson has appointment Duncan Glen as a director with a focus on natural capital. Glen recently...
Agri Politics
Farmers urged to lobby MPs to tackle fake reviews online
The Countryside Alliance is urging farmers to lobby their MPs, demanding that the government protect rural businesses targeted by what...
Agri-Business
US remains ‘top competitor’ in animal products trade – USDA
The US remains a top competitor in the trade of animal products having reached over $36 billion in exports in...
Agri-Business
Ukraine ‘open’ to talks as Poland suspends grain imports
The Ministry of Agrarian Policy and Food of Ukraine has said that it is “open” to talks following the decision...
Agri-Business
Agri-business masters circular economy approach using biogas
A circular economy approach in which vegetable residues are turned into biogas covers up to 40% of the energy used...
Agri-Business
LEAF appoints new chief executive
The Linking Environment and Farming group (LEAF) has announced the appointment of David Webster as its new chief executive. Webster...
Agri-Business
FUW appoints first female chair of its insurance services board
The Farmers’ Union of Wales has appointed Ann Beynon as the chair of its insurance services board (FUWIS). Beynon is...
Agri-Business
Weekly pig slaughterings hit new low for the year - NPA
Estimated weekly pig slaughterings have hit a new low for the year, according to the National Pig Association (NPA), as...
Agri-Business
Machinery Focus: Watch -McGinty Tractors Thrives with Valtra
Four years had elapsed since McGinty Tractors’ last open day, an event which was held every first Thursday of April...
Agri-Business
Eggbase appoints new director of strategy and partnerships
Poultry software, data solutions and carbon footprinting specialist Eggbase has appointed Tom Willings as its new director of strategy and...
Agri-Business
Another engineer appointed as Claas CEO
The first Claas CEO was appointed in 2019 when the company created the role to speed up the rate of...
Agri-Business
Cost of GPS theft up 30% on last year - NFU Mutual
The cost of GPS theft has gone up 30% in the first quarter of 2023, compared to the same period...
