Agri-Business
Wildlife forum receives 'unstinting support' from SLE
Scottish Land & Estates (SLE) announced today (Friday, June 21), it gives “unstinting support” for the creation of a new...
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N.Ireland
North Tyrone and Co. Derry farmers to register for soil scheme from today
Farmers in north Tyrone and Co. Derry are invited to register for Zone 3 of the Soil Nutrient Health Scheme...
Agri Politics
OF&G calls for 'radical policy change' ahead of general election
Organic Farmers & Growers (OF&G) has published a manifesto calling for “radical policy change” ahead of the general election on...
Agri-Business
National Organic Conference to explore farming's growth factors
The National Organic Conference (NOC) will convene on July 2 at Kingsclere Estates in Hampshire and will discuss critical factors...
Arable
NFUS appoints new head of food and farming team
The National Farmers’ Union of Scotland (NFUS) has appointed John Flanagan to head its food and farming team and lead...
Sheep
Cumbrian farm to host 2025 NSA North Sheep event
A Cumbrian farm will host the return of the NSA North Sheep event next year, the National Sheep Association (NSA)...
Other
Horticultural agronomist wins BASIS Paul Singleton Award
Agricultural agronomist Emma Smith has been named the winner of the BASIS Paul Singleton Award, which awards outstanding contributions to...
N.Ireland
Watch: New ideas from Pottinger as farmers go for high capacity
The latest models and developments from Pottinger were introduced to the press, and the world in general, by the company...
Pig/Poultry
Standard pig price has regained some lost ground - NPA
The National Pig Association (NPA) has said the standard pig price has regained some lost ground, increasing by 0.4p to...
N.Ireland
Blanket approach to ammonia reduction in NI is ‘concerning’ – MLA
Sinn Féin spokesperson on agriculture in Northern Ireland, Declan McAleer, wants a more flexible ammonia strategy introduced, one which all...
Agri-Business
Research shows Aldi is 'strongest supporter' of Scottish produce
Research showed that the retailer store Aldi remains the “strongest supporter” of Scottish produce available to consumers, according to NFU...
Dairy
Dairy event to discuss improved profits and reduced emissions
A regenerative dairy event for livestock farmers, “Down to Earth”, will take place on Wednesday, July 3 in Grosvenor Farms,...
N.Ireland
Ban on e-collars will cause ‘fury’ in rural areas – NSA
Minister of Agriculture, Environment, and Rural Affairs of Northern Ireland, Andrew Muir has received criticism over his support for a...
Rural Life
NFUS partners with Scottish young farmers to 'enhance joint working'
The National Farmers’ Union of Scotland (NFUS) has signed a partnership agreement with the Scottish Association of Young Farmers Club...
Other
Welsh livestock market fined £75k after man trampled by a cow
A livestock market in Wales has been fined £75,000 after a man was trampled by a cow that had escaped,...
Agri-Business
Farmers urged to take measures to prevent 'devastating farm fires'
NFU Mutual is urging farmers and agricultural contractors to take extra prevention measures before this year’s harvest to prevent “devastating...
Sheep
Sheepmeat sector will be 'challenged' in the second half of 2024 - AHDB
The Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) has said the sheepmeat sector will be “challenged” in the second half of...
Dairy
Organic Herd increases milk price to 51ppl for July
Organic Herd has announced a 1ppl increase in its member milk price effective from July 1, 2024. The increase will...