Rural Life
Govt extends 'restriction zone' to halt spread of bluetongue
The UK Government has confirmed additional measures have been introduced to “mitigate” the spread of the bluetongue virus (BTV-3) including...
Rural Life
The UK Government has confirmed additional measures have been introduced to “mitigate” the spread of the bluetongue virus (BTV-3) including...
Pig/Poultry
The Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) is set to lead a £2.3 million research project to “fill knowledge gaps”...
Agri Politics
The Country Land and Business Association (CLA) has said it has “powerful rationale” for increasing the agriculture budget to £3.8...
Agri-Business
The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) has said new farmer confidence figures make clear the need for...
N.Ireland
It is now illegal to export live animals, including cattle, sheep, and pigs, for slaughter and fattening from Great Britain...
Agri Politics
Saffrey has said there is bound to be “continued speculation” as to what a fully up and running Labour government...
Government
The Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) is seeking a bovine TB scientist with a salary range of between £35,857...
Agri Politics
An agricultural recruitment agency has said that the “fundamental challenges that farmers face remain unchanged” despite the possible shift in...
Environment
New Secretary of State for the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra), Steve Reed, has announced steps towards...
N.Ireland
Nearly 100 vets working in South Wales are set to take the UK’s first-ever strike action at a private veterinary...
N.Ireland
Public and Commercial Services (PCU) Union members that work for the UK’s Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra)...
Agri Politics
The National Sheep Association (NSA) has said the new Labour government has “a lot to do” to secure rural confidence...
Government
Rishi Sunak has announced his intention to step down from his role as the leader of the Conservative Party. His...
Agri Politics
The National Farmers’ Union (NFU) has said the Labour Party’s win in the General Election is a “reset moment for...
Agri Politics
Keir Starmer is on track to become the UK’s new Prime Minister, with the Labour Party expected to take 412...
Agri Politics
Organic Farmers & Growers (OF&G) has published a manifesto calling for “radical policy change” ahead of the general election on...
Agri Politics
Party leaders are being urged to ensure policies concerning food security are “front and centre” of their public campaigns. The...
Forestry
The Forestry Commission is seeking a senior adviser for planning, with the role’s annual salary range being between £45,260 and...