Agri-Business
Focus must be put on 'key principles' of managing rural estates
Davidson & Robertson has called for more focus on the “key principles of managing estates” in the “ever-changing” rural marketplace....
Rural Life
Dairy
Cornish dairy farmer benefits from grazing herbal leys - AHDB
The Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) has analysed the benefits experienced by a Cornish farmer while grazing herbal leys....
Rural Life
Farmers in NI urged to 'work safely' during silage season
The Ulster Farmers’ Union has today (Friday, June 2) urged farmers in Northern Ireland to “work safely” and make their...
Rural Life
UKHSA and UK Met Office launch new heat-health alert service
A new heat alert system is set to help farmers and rural communities prepare for very high temperatures . The...
Sheep
'Pandemic puppies' linked to increase in cases of sheep worrying
An increase in dog ownership during the Covid-19 pandemic could be to blame for a spike in incidents of sheep...
Agri-Business
£30m awarded to farming food production projects
A £30 million fund has been allocated to farming projects that will focus on boosting food production, moving towards net...
Rural Life
8,000 birds may have died in Anglesey poultry farm fire
North Wales Fire and Rescue Service has confirmed that around 8,000 birds are believed to have died as a result...
Government
Govt campaign to encourage children to respect the countryside
A new UK government campaign launched today (Tuesday, May 30) aims to encourage young people to “respect, protect and enjoy”...
Agri-Business
MSD Animal Health expands pig team
MSD Animal Health has welcomed a former farm manager to its pig team. County Offally native Aiden Byrne, who was...
Government
Rural support for Conservative Party drops by 18% - survey
A new survey released by the Country Land & Business Association (CLA) and Survation has revealed an 18% fall in...
Agri-Business
NFU seeks feedback on machinery theft discussion
The National Farmers’ Union (NFU) is seeking feedback from its stakeholders on agricultural machinery and equipment theft. The Home Office...
Other
NFU Cymru to provide food and farming school lessons in Welsh
The National Farmers’ Union of Wales (NFU Cymru) will stream two food and farming lessons to schools across Wales next...
Agri-Business
Agri society launches search for Long Service Award winner
Pembrokeshire Agricultural Society has launched its search for the next winner of its Long Service Award. The award aims to...
Agri-Business
Increases to payment rates for upland farmers in ELMs
The UK government has announced changes to the payment rates for upland farmers in environmental land management schemes (ELMs). These...
Rural Life
BACP advice included in govt report on rural mental health
Advice from the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) has been included in a governmental report on rural mental...
Rural Life
Groundswell Festival to feature over 100 sessions
This year’s Groundswell Festival will feature over 100 sessions and 200 speakers, organisers have announced. The regenerative agriculture-focused event aims...
Government
Wales to pay higher rates to farmers creating woodland
The Welsh government has today (Thursday, May 25) announced higher payments rates for farmers that create woodland. It is calling...
Agri-Business
Farm Tenancy Forum established in response to Rock Review
The UK government has today (Wednesday, May 24) established a Farm Tenancy Forum in response to recommendations in the Rock...
