Rural Life
10 young Welsh farmers awarded travel scholarships
10 young farmers from across Wales have been selected as the recipients of this year’s Gareth Raw Rees Memorial Travel...
Australia
Agri-Business
'Damaging' Australia and New Zealand free trade deals go live
The UK government’s free trade agreements (FTAs) with both Australia and New Zealand are now in effect from today (Wednesday,...
Beef
Australian beef booms ahead of trade doors opening
The Australian Agricultural Company’s (AACo) herd has grown by 13%, bringing the herd total to almost 433,000 animals. This news...
Agri-Business
Australia commits AUD$5.6m to phase out live sheep exports by sea
The government in Australia has announced that it will commit AUD$5.6 million over two years to phase out live sheep...
Agri-Business
Increase in lamb imports should be 'stark warning' to government - FUW
An increase of 17% in lamb imports during September and November 2022 should serve as a “stark warning” to the...
Agri-Business
Australia on course for bumper grain harvest
According to the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB), Australia can look forward to a bumper grain harvest. Winter crop...
N.Ireland
Australia introduces new animal welfare standards for poultry
The Independent Poultry Welfare Panel commissioned by all Australian agriculture ministers in 2019 has completed its work on developing new...
Agri-Business
Livestock methane-reducing product gets commercial contract in Oz
CH4 Global Inc. has announced the first commercial sale and supply of its Asparagopsis-based methane-reducing product for ruminant animals to...
Agri-Business
LMC gives evidence to Westminster’s NI Affairs Select Committee
Livestock and Meat Commission (LMC) chief executive, Ian Stevenson, recently gave evidence to Westminster's Northern Ireland Affairs Select Committee. He...
Rural Life
35 horses shot dead on rural property in Queensland
Investigations are ongoing by local authorities after 35 horses were found shot dead on a rural property in Queensland, Australia....
Agri-Business
UK-Australia trade deal: What beef and lamb imports are included?
Australia will have significant opportunities to export beef and lamb products to the UK under the new trade deal agreed...
Agri-Business
UK reaches free trade agreement with Australia
The UK and Australia have reached an agreement on international trade between the two countries - which could have a...
Agri Politics
UK-Australia trade deal could give major boost to Scotch whiskey producers
A UK-Australia trade deal could include a major boost for Scotch whisky producers with the removal of a 5% tariff...
Agri-Business
Australian trade deal could sound ‘death knell’ for NI agriculture
Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) president Victor Chestnutt believes that providing Australia with unfettered access to UK food markets through an...
Opinion
Well worth keeping an eye on the UK / Australia trade deal
UK International Trade Secretary Liz Truss MP went on to BBC last Sunday morning (April 25) to confirm that a...
Rural Life
Video: Aussie farmers seek urgent action to combat ‘mice plague’
Farmers in the Australian state of New South Wales (NSW) have called on their government to take action amid a...
Sheep
Rescued wild sheep in Australia is shorn of its 35kg fleece
A rescued sheep named Barrack in Australia received a much-needed shearing, after being found with more than 35kg of wool...
Rural Life
Missing cow discovered…stuck on trampoline
A cow that was missing after escaping from her farm with about 40 others was recently discovered…stuck in an in-ground...
