N.Ireland
Governments should prioritise food security – UFU
Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) president, William Irvine, believes the war in Ukraine is an immense food security threat for many...
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N.Ireland
‘Raise a glass’ to the dairy sector this World Milk Day – DCNI
The Dairy Council for Northern Ireland (DCNI) has said it will “raise a glass” to the dairy sector this World...
Government
UK self-declares itself free from bird flu
The UK has self-declared freedom from highly pathogenic avian influenza (bird flu) for Great Britain with effect from March 29....
Agri-Business
Growers urged to be alert after 'well organised' break in at agrochemical store
The Agricultural Industries Confederation (AIC) is urging growers and distributors of plant protein products (PPPs) to be on high alert...
Dairy
Dairy advice: The importance of sufficient water intake
Peak water intake generally coincides with peak grazing periods. Cows should have easy access to water, particularly now that temperatures...
Arable
NFU joins £6m 4-year arable diversification project
The National Farmers’ Union (NFU) has joined a group of over 20 research partners in a project focused on building...
Agri-Business
Electronic identification must benefit livestock and dairy businesses - farm unions
The UK farming unions have joined forces and agreed that any changes to cattle identification must use new technologies so...
Other
60% of shoppers feel positive towards British agriculture - AHDB
Over 60% of shoppers have felt very or somewhat positive towards British agriculture over the last five years, the Agriculture...
N.Ireland
NI primary school pupils urged to enter farm safety poster competition
Rural primary school pupils will have the chance to win a One4All voucher through the Health and Safety Executive for...
Agri-Business
Agri pollution regulations are 'not fit for purpose' - NFU Cymru
The National Farmers’ Union of Wales (NFU Cymru) has said the Control of the Agricultural Pollution Regulations are “not fit...
Agri-Business
Kent apple grower signs new 20-year £750m deal with Aldi
A family-owned Kent fruit farm, which is the sole supplier of British apples for Aldi, has signed a new £750...
Agri-Business
NFU Mutual to hold police training day to tackle farm machinery theft
NFU Mutual will host a police training day next week with the aim of helping officers tackle rising farm machinery...
Arable
The role of potassium in cereal plant nutrition
The Potash Development Association (PDA) has published an overview of the role played by potassium in maximising cereal plant nutrition....
Dairy
M&S celebrates 25 years of its select farm milk pool
Marks & Spencer (M&S) is celebrating the 25th anniversary of the M&S Select Farm milk pool, which aims to deliver...
N.Ireland
Government hosts North South Ministerial Council on agriculture
The government has hosted a meeting of the North South Ministerial Council (NSMC) on agriculture and rural development. The government...
Dairy
FUW calls for government support for Mona Dairy after factory closure
The Farmers’ Union of Wales (FUW) is calling for support from the Welsh government for Mona Dairy following news that...
Agri-Business
900ac Essex arable farm with 3 farm cottages enters market
Tewes Farm, which extends to approximately 911ac and has three farm cottages on site, has been brought to the market...
Agri-Business
Mona Dairy seeks 'safe home' for 31 farmers after cheese factory closes
Mona Dairy has said its key priority is securing a “safe home” for its 31 farmers and other staff after...