N.Ireland
Rural homelessness going under the radar
Public awareness of rural homelessness is low, with many people assume the problem only happens in towns and cities. That’s...
Christmas
Dairy
Do you have enough supplies for the Christmas period?
It is important to ensure you have enough supplies to keep the herd going over the Christmas period while co-ops...
Rural Life
NFU encourages families to buy locally produced turkeys
The National Farmers’ Union (NFU) has called on families to support British poultry farmers by buying locally produced turkeys this...
Rural Life
Consumers to spend more on meat and dairy this Christmas – AHDB
Purchases of red meat and dairy are expected to increase during this festive season, as 80% of consumers are planning...
Agri-Business
Brussel sprouts hit a growth spurt this Christmas - Tesco
Brussel sprouts are expected to have benefited from a notable growth spurt this season, with Tesco predicting crops to be...
Agri-Business
25% will use air fryer to cook all or part of Christmas meal – AHDB
New consumer research data released by the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) today (Tuesday, December 3), forecasts a number...
Rural Life
Pembrokeshire Christmas agri fair extended to two days
Pembrokeshire Agricultural Society’s Christmas Fair has been extended to two days, to take place across the weekend of Saturday, December...
Machinery
Opinion: The Christmas present I wanted but never received
I am sure that we have all longed for a certain Christmas present that never materialised. Here’s my story. I...
Opinion
Reflection: Holly – the first sign of Christmas
The first sign of Christmas at home, was my father going out with a set of cutters and coming back...
Rural Life
Christmas 2023: Dog owners urged to prevent livestock worrying
Cheshire Police rural crime team is urging dog owners to make sure they have control over their dogs when they...
Beef
Households are seeking alternative Christmas roasting joints - Aldi
Aldi has said that while turkey will remain the centrepiece for most households this Christmas, an increasing number are opting...
Rural Life
NFU encourages shoppers to source local British turkeys
The National Farmers’ Union (NFU) is encouraging the public to source local and British turkeys this Christmas. Today (Friday, November...
N.Ireland
Opinion: What is your favourite Christmas poem?
Everyone has a favourite Christmas song – or in my case a Christmas poem. I was never a great fan...
N.Ireland
Hail the humble brussels sprout
The humble brussels sprout is a ‘take it or leave it’ Christmas vegetable for many people. Personally, I love them....
N.Ireland
Opinion: The story of Christmas on a farm
The Christmas narrative, with its focus on the birth of Jesus in a stable, speaks volumes of the traditional role...
Other
BRC warns Christmas dinners 'may look different' this year
The British Retail Consortium (BRC) has warned that Christmas dinners “may look different this year” due to food inflation, declining...
Other
Machine dubbed 'Sproutatron' groups sprouts by size
Agricultural scientists at R&K Drysdale have said that a high-tech grading machine, nicknamed the ‘sproutatron‘, is helping them select the...
Agri-Business
70% of people plan to shop local this Christmas
Research from the insurance branch of the National Farmers’ Union, NFU Mutual, has revealed that 70% of people plan to...
