Sheep
Worcestershire Lleyn flock sees greatest genetic improvement over last 10 years
A Worcestershire Lleyn flock has been recognised by Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board as the most progressive flock of the breed...
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Pig/Poultry
Wild boar working group to weigh up feral pig population control
Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) Pork Board has agreed to fund a working group to oversee improved control of...
Machinery
60 years on: Ifor Williams rolls out 750,000th trailer
Welsh trailer manufacturer Ifor Williams recently celebrated two important milestones – its 60th anniversary and the 750,000th trailer rolling off...
Machinery
New loader bends in the middle and ‘steers’ at the rear
Claas has just unveiled – albeit in continental Europe rather than the UK as yet – additional, new loading shovels....
Machinery
Auction report: Ford / New Holland highlights from July Cambridge sale
Monday, July 9, saw the latest monthly Cambridge Machinery Sales auction take place at Cheffins Auctioneers’ sale grounds in Sutton,...
Beef
New infographic to help shoppers get savvy on farm assurance schemes
The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has produced a new infographic illustrating the animal welfare credentials of seven major UK farm...
Rural Life
In fear of crime and feeling ignored – survey reveals rural Britain is living on the edge
In fear of crime, being let down and feeling ignored, survey results revealed today show Rural Britain is living on...
Beef
Industry giants to unite for the first time to counter red meat myths
Agricultural organisations from England, Scotland and Wales are uniting in a new initiative which will see them work together to...
N.Ireland
NI’s Air Ambulance soars one year on…but how many rescues were farming related?
Around one in 10 air ambulance call-outs in Northern Ireland over the last year have been related to farming incidents,...
N.Ireland
NI’s Air Ambulance soars one year on…but how many rescues were farming related?
Around one in 10 air ambulance call-outs in Northern Ireland over the last year have been related to farming incidents,...
Dairy
£6.5 million 5-year profitability scheme boost for Welsh dairy
A £6.5 million Welsh dairy improvement programme secured by the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) will be rolled out...
Dairy
New Welsh whiskey cheese to be launched at the Royal Welsh Show today
A new cheese made with a Welsh whisky and aged in a North Wales slate cavern is set to be...
Dairy
Feed demand soars in Northern Ireland as mills struggle to secure materials
The continuing dry weather and poor growing conditions in Northern Ireland have created an unprecedented demand for feed materials to...
Opinion
London remains committed to fundamentally changing farm support in the UK
By all accounts, the UK government remains on track to fundamentally change the nature of the support made available to...
Agri-Business
Belfast researchers explore ‘wonder technology’ that could help fight AMR
Queen’s University Belfast is to establish a dedicated research facility to investigate a new technology with the potential to fight...
Agri-Business
Belfast researchers explore ‘wonder technology’ that could help fight AMR
Queen’s University Belfast is to establish a dedicated research facility to investigate a new technology with the potential to fight...
Rural Life
‘Brand Wales’ could see post-Brexit boost as public rally behind farmers
A National Farmers’ Union (NFU) Cymru survey, conducted by YouGov, has highlighted consumers’ concerns for the Welsh farming industry once...
Rural Life
Technology-fuelled farming at the northern tip of Scotland
Farming technology will be the focus of the upcoming Sutherland Monitor Farm meeting, which takes place on Wednesday, July 25....
