Agri Politics
'Powerful rationale' for increasing ag-budget to £3.8bn by 2027 - CLA
The Country Land and Business Association (CLA) has said it has “powerful rationale” for increasing the agriculture budget to £3.8...
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N.Ireland
NIGTA supports plans to improve water quality in NI
The Northern Ireland Grain Trade Association (NIGTA) has confirmed its commitment to work towards the securing of better water quality...
Agri-Business
Germany produces 3.4m tonnes of meat in first half of 2024
Meat production in Germany has increased by 1.3% in the first half of 2024, reaching 3.4 million tonnes when compared...
Sheep
Scottish sheep shearer beats women's shearing world record
Scottish sheep shearer, Una Cameron, has raised the Solo Women’s Nine Hour Strong Wool Ewe Record to 517 after she...
N.Ireland
How many NI sheep have been slaughtered in the ROI in 2024?
The number of sheep coming weekly from Northern Ireland (NI) for slaughter in the Republic of Ireland (ROI) has remained...
N.Ireland
NI: GPS equipment being ‘targeted’ by thieves – UFU
The Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) has today (Friday, August 9) warned that GPS equipment on farm machinery in Northern Ireland...
Environment
8 projects receive £272k through Scottish Climate Engagement Fund
8 projects will receive support through Scotland’s Climate Engagement Fund, with funding totalling £272,000, the government has said. Community workshops,...
Environment
Farmers asked for views on reintroducing wildcats in Devon
Devon farmers are being asked to share their thoughts via survey on the viability of reintroducing wildcats into the county....
Environment
Second man interviewed in relation to large-scale waste crime
A second man was interviewed yesterday (Thursday, August 8) in relation to large-scale organised waste crime through fly-tipping across several...
N.Ireland
Bluetongue: DAERA warns NI farmers to source animals responsibly
Northern Ireland’s Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) is warning farmers to stay vigilant for the bluetongue virus...
Dairy
Spend on ice cream grows by nearly 7% - AHDB
Ice cream has grown to take up a larger proportion of the UK dairy retail market, with spend on the...
Rural Life
‘Much loved’ father of three died following farm incident in NI
The Health and Safety Executive for Northern Ireland (HSENI) has confirmed that it is continuing to “make enquiries” in relation...
Agri-Business
Cornish farmer wins Calf Rearer of the Year Award
Cornish farmer Andrea Semmens has won the inaugural Calf Rearer of the Year Award at this year’s National Youngstock Conference...
Arable
Swindon: Appeal for info after damage to crops by abandoned vehicle
Wiltshire Police’s rural crime team is appealing for information after criminal damage to crops in a field just outside Swindon,...
N.Ireland
Irish team arrive in Estonia for 69th World Ploughing Contest
The Irish team have arrived in Tartu, Estonia for the 69th World Ploughing Contest (WPC) that will get underway next...
Agri-Business
More to be done to grow role of tech in agriculture - survey
More must be done to support the growing role of technology and automation in agriculture, according to 83% of respondents...
Sheep
Derby: Woman charged after 2 dogs kill 15 sheep and injure 13
A woman from Derby has been charged with being the owner of two dog that got loose and killed 15...
Dairy
13 activists sentenced for causing £100k of damage at dairy centre
13 people have been sentenced in connection with a 2022 protest at a dairy distribution centre on Mosquito Way, Hatfield,...