Pig/Poultry
Standard pig price 'inches up' again - NPA
The EU-spec standard pig price has inched up against during the week ended August 17, gaining 0.06p to reach 209.84p/kg,...
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N.Ireland
Machinery: Chasing Deere with the International 3588
One of the joys of vintage rallies is coming across the unexpected, and there was no more a delightful surprise...
Sheep
Cornish farmer shares tupping tips to improve flock health
Cornish beef and sheep farmer James Warwick has shared five tupping tips to improve flock health. Warwick’s first suggestion is...
Beef
Future stability of Welsh beef industry could be 'in jeopardy' - HCC
The future stability of the Welsh beef industry could be in jeopardy after new half-yearly data reveals a “serious shrinkage”...
Sheep
9 ewes and 2 lambs die in Warwickshire dog attack
Nine ewes and two lambs have died following an attack by two dogs in the Over Whitacre area of Warwickshire,...
Agri-Business
NFU expresses 'deep concern' to BBC over bovine TB documentary
The National Farmers’ Union (NFU) has written to the BBC to express its “deep concern” ahead of the airing of...
Agri Politics
Continuing access to veterinary medicines in NI is crucial
The need for continuing access to veterinary medicines has been highlighted by a leading veterinary organisation in Northern Ireland. The...
Agri-Business
Bluetongue is a 'serious threat' to NI farms - UFU
The Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) has warned farmers in Northern Ireland that bluetongue vrius (BTV) is a “serious threat” to...
Other
Petworth: Man dies following collision with tractor
A man has died after being involved in a collision with a tractor and trailer on Station Road, Petworth. Sussex...
Agri-Business
Worcestershire man faces livestock ban after sheep found in 'appalling condition'
A Worcestershire man who kept sheep in “appalling conditions” has been banned by magistrates from keeping livestock for five years....
Rural Life
Ceredigion sheep farmer wins M&S Low Impact Award
Ceredigion sheep farmer James Raw has been named winner of this year’s Low Impact Award in the annual M&S Select...
Pig/Poultry
First half of 2024 sees lowest level of UK pork exports in 9 years
The first half of 2024 has seen the lowest level of UK pork exports in nine years, according to the...
Agri-Business
Farmers urged to not take 'unnecessary risks' during Storm Lilian
Farmers are being urged to not take “unnecessary risks” during Storm Lilian as strong gusts are expected to arrive in...
Rural Life
Dog kills sheep and leaves lamb 'highly distressed' in Daventry
A dog has attacked and killed a sheep and left its lamb “highly distressed” in Daventry, Northamptonshire Police has said....
Agri-Business
NI dairy enterprises see over £1,000 difference per cow in 2022/23
The results of a new farm business report have revealed a wide range in farm performance levels in Northern Ireland,...
Agri-Business
Food-to-go market to grow by 40% by 2028 - AHDB
The food-to-go market is expected to grow by 40% by 2028, the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) has said....
Agri-Business
Uplands: NFU looks to ensure ELMs 'succeed in the hills'
The National Farmers’ Union (NFU) has said it is highligjting the approach needed to ensure the Environmental Land Management schemes...
Agri-Business
'Strict' new controls on sheep and goat products to protect against PPR
“Strict” new controls suspending personal imports of certain sheep and goat commodities, such as meat, cheese and milk products, have...