N.Ireland
Minister Muir responds to concerns raised over NI Nutrients Action Programme
Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) Minister Andrew Muir has responded to concerns raised over Northern Ireland’s Nutrients...
Environment
Environment
Study: Impact of deforestation for farming worse than thought
Growing food leads to greater environmental costs than previously known. A study published by Cambridge University has shown that deforestation...
Environment
Environment Agency: Farmers should prepare winter slurry storage
The Environment Agency (EA) has reminded farmers that despite the dry summer weather, they should start preparing their winter slurry...
Beef
Major biomethane plant for French beef producers
German manufacturer WELTEC BIOPOWER is currently building a biomethane plant for France‘s second-largest beef producer. Elivia Group is headquartered in...
N.Ireland
Project seeking farmers to investigate crop physiology traits
New project set to boost weed competitiveness in sustainable farming A project led by the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board...
Agri-Business
65,000t fertiliser facility officially opened in Bristol
Glasson Fertilisers, a leading UK manufacturer and supplier of agricultural fertiliser products and a subsidiary of Wynnstay Group Plc., has...
Agri-Business
NFU secures 150 water abstraction licences for farmers in England
The National Farmers Union (NFU) have secured 150 water abstraction licences for farmers in Norfolk, Suffolk and Cambridgeshire. The NFU...
N.Ireland
Report: Agri workers most at risk from climate change
A global safety charity is calling for more research into the most effective ways to protect workers in the agriculture,...
N.Ireland
AgNav takes top sustainability honours at UK award ceremony
AgNav, the online sustainability platform for Irish farmers, has been awarded ‘Sustainability Initiative of the Year’ at the Grocer Gold...
Rural Life
Gloucestershire's 'Funky Farmer' warns of fire risks after losing three fields
A South Gloucestershire dairy farmer is highlighting the potential fire risks accompanying the dry weather conditions across the UK after...
N.Ireland
CAFRE reminder not to cut hedges or trees in closed period
The College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE) in Northern Ireland has issued a reminder to farmers and landowners...
Dairy
Dairy farmers, retailers and processors enter next phase of coalition
In a first-of-its-kind collaboration, the dairy industry today (Monday, July 7) announced a new coalition with leading food companies united...
Environment
Consultation opens on fourth NI River Basin Management Plan
A six-month consultation on the timetable and work programme for developing the fourth River Basin Management Plan for Northern Ireland...
Beef
AFBI: Livestock production at heart of a circular economy
Agri-Food and Biosciences Institute (AFBI) research has highlighted the role that livestock production plays within a circular economy. Approximately 60%...
Environment
Letter to the editor: NZ urgently needs more forestry
Dear editor, I worked for Beef + Lamb New Zealand for approximately eight years as sector capability and Maori agribusiness manager....
Environment
Public consultation launched in Northern Ireland on plastic pollution
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAREA) in Northern Ireland has launched a public consultation on a ‘Plastic...
Agri-Business
Study simplifies method for analysis of soil carbon
The total carbon content of soil is a hot topic at present, with much discussion on how much there is,...
Environment
Defra: How to deal with this summer's dry weather
With predicted heat waves due over the coming weeks, the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) is advising...
