Agri-Business
CO2 shortage: Gas should be directed to those who need it most
National Farmers’ Union Scotland (NFUS) has called for national carbon dioxide (CO2) supplies to be redirected to abattoirs in need...
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Rural Life
'FaceTime a Farmer' founder becomes new East of England Farming Conference chair
Cambridgeshire farmer and founder of FaceTime a Farmer, Tom Martin, has been appointed the new East of England Farming Conference (EoEFC)...
Agri-Business
Europe-wide CO2 shortage closes abattoir doors in Scotland
In the midst of a growing shortage of carbon dioxide (CO2) across Europe, a Scottish abattoir has announced it will...
Agri-Business
Europe-wide CO2 shortage forces Scottish abattoir to close
A Scottish abattoir has announced it will close after running out of carbon dioxide (CO2). The gas, which is used...
Dairy
Know the symptoms of heat stress in your cattle?
Temperatures are expected to touch 30° in some parts of the country over the coming days and, as a result,...
N.Ireland
Ulster Wool volume collected increases by 13% compared to year before
Ulster Wool collections are up by around 13% for the season so far compared to the same period the year before....
N.Ireland
Ulster Wool collections up 13% on this time last year
Ulster Wool collections are up by around 13% for the season so far, compared to the same period last year. This...
Environment
Warm weather and fish kills trigger summer water pollution warning
Industry, landowners and farmers have been urged to take extra care during the summer months to reduce the risk of water...
Agri Politics
Environment Secretary to address Countryside Alliance Conservative event
Environment Secretary, Michael Gove, is set to speak at the Countryside Alliance fringe event on rural policy at the Conservative...
Dairy
Genomics to rise to next level with new on-farm female test
A new stage of genetic technology will allow farmers to test cattle on-farm and rank and select their own cows based...
Environment
Farmer urged to take care as heat and fish kills trigger summer water pollution warning
Industry, landowners and farmers have been urged to take extra care during the summer months to reduce the risk of water...
Machinery
New man joins Landini and McCormick tractor team
Tractor distributor AgriArgo UK & Ireland has expanded its management team with the appointment of Ben Agar as sales director....
Opinion
Is the Wool Board a marketing model for the rest of our agri food sectors?
Congratulations to Brendan Kelly on his recent success in Northern Ireland’s regional Wool Board Election. The Co. Antrim man has...
Environment
New hedgecutting rules to save crops from being crushed
An amendment to Scottish hedgecutting regulations will allow cutting to take place prior to the sowing of oilseed rape and...
Beef
Highland Show: 'Super stylish' Limousin heifer clinches Interbreed Championship
The Limousins swept up at this year’s Highland Show, clinching three of the top beef ring titles, including the Interbreed Championship....
Dairy
Northern Irish milk processor wins Lidl’s biggest cheddar cheese contract
One of Northern Ireland’s largest milk processors has become Lidl’s biggest cheddar cheese supplier on a global basis. The European retailer...
Dairy
Northern Irish milk processor wins Lidl’s biggest cheddar cheese contract
One of Northern Ireland’s largest milk processors has become Lidl’s biggest cheddar cheese supplier on a global basis. The European retailer...
Dairy
Northern Irish milk processor wins Lidl’s biggest cheddar cheese contract
One of Northern Ireland’s largest milk processors has become Lidl’s biggest cheddar cheese supplier on a global basis. The European retailer...
