Agri-Business
Clipex Fencing presents sheep shearer with 'All in One Sheep Handler'
Clipex Fencing Europe & UK recently visited Boyington Court Farm in Dover to award the winner of its recent competition,...
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N.Ireland
NI’s dairy sector must grow on a ‘sustainable basis’ – DCNI
Northern Ireland’s dairy sector must be allowed to grow on a sustainable basis, according to a leading industry representative. This...
Arable
Research: Arable farmers could lose 'nearly' £1 billion
Research from the Energy and Climate Intelligence Unit (ECIU) revealed today (Wednesday, May 22) that arable farmers face losing “nearly...
Rural Life
Estates sector generates £2.4b/year for the Scottish economy
Scottish Land and Estates (SLE) chair, Dee Ward welcomed the renewed focus by political leaders on fostering an economy that...
Agri-Business
Poultry litter powered bioenergy plant opens in Antrim
Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) Minister, Andrew Muir visited the “first facility” in the world to operate...
Beef
CCTV to be mandatory for slaughterhouses in Wales
The use of Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) in slaughterhouses in Wales is to become mandatory this year. The mandatory use...
N.Ireland
Investigations ongoing into Antrim fish kill following slurry discharge
Over 1,100 fish were killed in a Co. Antrim river after reports of slurry being discharged into the water source...
Rural Life
Thieves throw items at farmer while 'taking off' on his quad bike
On Monday, May 20, a farmer returned back to his farm in Wincle, Chesire to discover two thieves taking off...
Rural Life
Mental health of those in rural communities is 'neglected' - BACP
The British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) has said that the mental health of those in rural communities is...
N.Ireland
Scientists: Ireland and UK face ‘a wetter, damper and mouldier future’
Devastating flooding in Ireland and the UK between October 2023 and March 2024 was caused by “human-induced climate change” an...
N.Ireland
Armagh grower commits to growing winter crops only
Co. Armagh cereal grower, Tim McClelland, is maintaining an effective crop rotation by focusing on winter crops only. McClelland said:...
Rural Life
Future Countryside to place rural policy 'at the forefront' ahead of General Election
The 2024 Future Countryside conference aims to put rural policy “at the forefront” ahead of the upcoming General Election, organisers...
Arable
University of Essex grows onions in 'bright pink shipping containers'
Researchers from the University of Essex will try to grow onions outside traditional soil-based methods – inside a bright pink...
N.Ireland
Tyrone students win ‘Best NI Beef Week Action’
ABP Angus Youth Challenge pupils took part in NI Beef Week for the chance to be featured on Downtown Country’s...
Agri-Business
First Milk supports event centred on benefits of the dung beetle
Dairy producer First Milk has announced its support of a multi-disciplinary event centred on the dung beetle and its role...
Agri-Business
British lamb and dairy exporters attend Saudi Food Show
British lamb and dairy businesses are in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, to attend the Saudi Food Show, the Agriculture and Horticulture...
N.Ireland
Farmers must act to improve efficiency levels – Danske Bank
Danske Bank’s head of agribusiness, Rodney Brown, has confirmed a ‘steady as she goes’ perspective for most farm sectors in...
Other
Farmers urged to take care as long-term sickness in farming increases
NFU Mutual is urging farmers to protect themselves as long-term sickness across the industry increases by 11%. The latest data...