Pig/Poultry
Newcastle Disease threat raised to 'medium'
Government officials have raised the risk level for Newcastle Disease in the UK to ‘medium’ following more confirmed cases of the...
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Arable
Bayer to appeal EU General Court ruling on neonicotinoids ban
Global agricultural chemical and drug maker Bayer has announced its intentions to appeal the recent ruling of the General Court...
N.Ireland
70 pigs rescued from slurry tank after floor collapses
Yesterday morning (Sunday, July 29) Nigel Grant was doing his routine jobs on the farm when he went into one...
N.Ireland
70 pigs rescued from slurry tank after floor collapses
Yesterday morning (Sunday, July 29) Nigel Grant was doing his routine jobs on the farm when he went into one...
Agri-Business
‘Brexit-proofing’: Kepak acquires 2 Sisters UK red meat business
Kepak Group has reached agreement to acquire the UK business and assets of 2 Sisters Red Meat Ltd for an...
Pig/Poultry
Global poultry consumption to grow 16% within next decade
It’s no secret that higher living standards globally are expected to boost meat consumption – but the choice of meat...
Agri-Business
Dale farm proves to be 'cream of the crop' at international cheese awards
The UK’s largest farmer-owned dairy cooperative, Dale Farm, has been recognised for its “world-class” quality cheese, having secured 12 awards...
Arable
Farmers urged to manage oilseed rape erucic acid levels ahead of lowered limit
A unique collaboration between UK stakeholders has resulted in the production of erucic acid management guidelines for growers of oilseed...
Machinery
Auction report: Well-aged tractors, of a 'blue hue', under the hammer
Saturday, July 21, saw the latest Cambridge Vintage Sale auction take place at Cheffins Auctioneers’ sale grounds in Sutton, Cambridge....
Agri-Business
Inspiring vets honoured in RCVS College Day awards
Some of the most inspiring vets from the UK and further afield were honoured at this year’s Royal College of...
Agri-Business
Scottish Craft Butchers: '100 years in the making'
The Scottish Federation of Meat Traders Associations, also known as the Scottish Craft Butchers, has been ‘the voice’ for independent...
Agri-Business
NFU Cymru tackles the Welsh ‘Hike and Bike’ challenge for charity
NFU (National Farmer’s Union) Cymru has launched a ‘Hike and Bike’ challenge to raise money for local charity. The event...
Beef
Who's likely to bite off a slice of China's growing taste for beef?
The volume of beef imported into China is set to increase by 600,000t – around the same amount produced annually...
N.Ireland
Next generation to 'Dig In' to agri-food education
The Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) has joined forces with rural education body Agri Aware to help primary school children understand...
Machinery
Auction report: 'If it's not red leave it in the shed'
Saturday, July 21, saw the latest Cambridge Vintage Sale auction take place at Cheffins Auctioneers’ sale grounds in Sutton, Cambridge....
Rural Life
‘Farming for the Future’ forum to take place at Turriff Show
Farmers attending next week’s Turriff Show are being encouraged to take a proactive view of their businesses at a ‘Farming...
Agri-Business
West Wales farmer and entrepreneur wins award for services to agriculture
A West Wales farmer and entrepreneur has been recognised for his services to agriculture with the Farmers’ Union of Wales...
Agri-Business
Tesco's search for 'break-through' agri-tech innovator
This year, Tesco is partnering with the World Agri-Tech Innovation Summit in London in October to give agri-tech companies the...
