Agri-Business
Banks and NFU highlight the need for future investment in farming
British banks have joined forces with the NFU to call on the government to enable investment on farms and to...
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N.Ireland
Heat stress in livestock: 4 tips for keeping your cool this summer
Dr. Norman Weatherup, senior beef and sheep technologist, at the College of Agriculture Food and Rural Enterprise gives his tips...
N.Ireland
Heat stress in livestock: 4 tips for keeping your cool this summer
Dr. Norman Weatherup, senior beef and sheep technologist, at the College of Agriculture Food and Rural Enterprise gives his tips...
Environment
Application return deadline for CS Scheme extended
Applicants for the Countryside Stewardship (CS) scheme have one extra month to complete their Mid-Tier application and send it to...
Agri-Business
Antibiotic Guardian: Farming's big winners in the fight against AMR
British farming bodies have been hailed for their work to reduce antibiotic usage in the industry at the Antibiotic Guardian awards...
Opinion
The humble potato needs an image change
The recent confirmation that Kenya has accredited a number of British seed potato varieties is good news for a sector...
Beef
Borders Monitor Farm to host efficiency and profitability themed open day
A borders family will discuss their progress trying to improve efficiency and profitability as part of a monitor farm programme...
Arable
Scorching summer sunshine makes lettuce too hot to handle
The soaring summer temperatures are causing havoc for the UK’s leafy salad growers. In the last week alone a record...
Environment
Glastir derogation granted as hot weather continues
The Farmers’ Union of Wales (FUW) has welcomed the Welsh Government’s agreement for derogations to be allowed where certain Glastir...
N.Ireland
UFU granted judicial review to challenge DAERA CAP appeals decision
High Court has granted permission for a judicial review into a decision made by Northern Ireland’s Department of Agriculture (DAERA) to...
Grass
Silage 2018: Your 3-point plan to head off potential shortages
Livestock farmers concerned about shortfalls of silage for winter feeding, should keep regular tabs on stocks and be prepared to...
Beef
New strategy director appointed at AHDB Beef & Lamb
The Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) has appointed Will Jackson as the new Sector strategy director for Beef &...
Sheep
Livestock worrying: NFU takes plea for law change to Westminster
The NFU has raised the severe impacts livestock worrying can have on farming businesses to the Environment, Farming and Rural...
Arable
New GB seed potato varieties accredited for Kenya
Three UK potato varieties have been recommended for release in Kenya, opening the door for British exporters. It’s thanks to...
Agri-Business
Scottish farm vehicle theft bill halves in just 3 years
Tractor and quad theft costs in Scotland have fallen by almost half in the three years since key stakeholders joined...
Beef
Learn the essentials of calf rearing in one day
A new, one-day course teaching the basics of how to care for, house and feed a calf is one of...
Sheep
Calls to revitalise EU sheep sector or risk facing a 'rural exodus'
Copa and Cogeca, the combined umbrella grouping that represents the views of farmers within the European Union (EU), has drawn...
Rural Life
NFYFC clay pigeon shooting national finals get under way today
Hundreds of young farmers are expected to take part in the National Federation of Young Farmers’ Clubs’ (NFYFC) clay pigeon...
