Agri-Business
Texel Sheep Society funds to support 'Yellow Wellies'
As part of its anniversary for 50 years, the Texel Sheep Society will raise funds for the Farm Safety Foundation,...
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Agri-Business
Defra plans for increase in bluetongue cases due to warmer weather
The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) has said it is planning for a “possible increase of bluetongue...
N.Ireland
Irishman breeding medium-sized cows for new dairy farm in Oz
By Chris McCullough Producing a cow that can walk long distances and cope with rolling hills is an important breeding...
Arable
9ac of standing crop 'well alight' in Taunton field fire
9ac of standing crop was “well alight” during a fire in the Nailsbourne area near Taunton, Somerset, over the weekend....
Agri-Business
Defra announces £1.6m fund for farmers to work to manage their water
A £1.6 million fund has been announced for farmers to investigate different methods to manage water in their area. The...
Pig/Poultry
'Positive outlooks ahead' for pig, poultry and egg sectors
The chief executive of the Royal Agricultural Society of England (RASE) has said there are some “positive outlooks ahead” for...
Agri-Business
AHDB: Wiltshire strategic dairy farm launch to focus on grazing
The launch of a strategic dairy farm in Wiltshire is set to focus on grazing infrastructure and how a flexible...
Arable
Growers must prioritise early control of yellow rust - Syngenta
Growers are being urged to prioritise cost-effective early control of yellow rust, which is “lurking in wheat”, according to Syngenta....
N.Ireland
‘Greater proportion of ewe lambs’ for slaughter than breeding in UK
A greater proportion of ewe lambs are expected to be slaughtered rather than being kept for further breeding next season...
Agri-Business
Environment Agency board gains 2 new non-executive directors
Environment secretary Steve Barclay has made two appointments of non-executive directors to the Environment Agency board Brittany Harris and Maya...
N.Ireland
Watch: All new Ineos Grenadier shakes up the 4×4 market
At first glance, the Ineos Grenadier is little more than a revamp of the old and much missed Land Rover...
Pig/Poultry
Standard pig price falls for third consecutive week
The EU-spec standard pig price (SPP) has fallen for the third consecutive week during the week ended April 13, dropping...
N.Ireland
Springtime Sparklers sale set to return to Omagh
The Springtime Sparklers Sale is set to return to Omagh, Co. Tyrone next week for what is a important date...
N.Ireland
Managing the transition for calves being weaned off milk
A smooth transition for calves being weaned off milk is essential to ensure calves suffer no performance setbacks and continue...
Agri-Business
Farming unions call for major retailers' support amid weather challenges
UK farming unions are urging major retailers to commit to support British farming during this difficult time of “extremely challenging...
Sheep
Appeal for info after German Shepherd kills sheep in Flintshire
North Wales Police has appealed for information after a German Shepherd dog is believed to have attacked and killed a...
Rural Life
Australian farmer digs pit ‘big enough’ for more than 3,000 sheep
Wayne Smith, a sheep farmer has said that he has had to ask one of his neighbours to dig a...
Agri-Business
RSABI records 'Stand by Me' cover with members of the Farmers' Choir
The Royal Scottish Agricultural Benevolent Institution (RSABI) is set to release a cover of ‘Stand by Me’ with around 100...