Agri-Business
AHDB event to promote better grazing use in high-yielding herds
An event hosted by the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) next week aims to highlight how better use of...
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Agri-Business
Machinery Focus: The anatomy of a giant – the new Claas Xerion 12
In its latest announcement Claas launched several new tractors from either end of its range including the latest Xerion 12...
Other
New video for farmers promotes sepsis awareness
A new video aimed at raising awareness of sepsis and its symptoms in farming and rural communities has been launched...
N.Ireland
Coolermoney-bred cow wins NI Angus championship
The Northern Ireland Aberdeen Angus Club held its annual Summer Championship at the 103rd Clogher Valley Show on July 26....
Agri-Business
NPA appoints new senior policy advisor
The National Pig Association (NPA) has announced that Katie Jarvis will be taking on the role of senior policy advisor...
Other
Appeal for witnesses after man airlifted to hospital following tractor crash
Suffolk Constabulary has issued an appeal for witnesses following a road traffic collision involving a tractor and a lorry. The...
Agri-Business
Now is the time for UK exporters - NSA chief exec
National Sheep Association (NSA) chief executive Phil Stocker has said that the time for UK exporters is “now”. These comments...
Agri-Business
NI farmers urged to prepare for HSENI vehicle inspections
The Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) has urged farmers in Northern Ireland to prepare for vehicle inspections that will be taking...
Government
Rural areas make up 98% of Scotland's landmass - report
Rural areas make up 98% of Scotland’s landmass and 17% of its population, a new report has shown. The Rural...
Agri-Business
FAO food price index rises after grain deal termination
The termination of the Black Sea Grain Initiative has influenced a rise in global food commodity prices last month, the...
N.Ireland
50k grant offered for Belfast city centre farm project
Belfast City Council is offering a grant of up to £50,000 for the creation of a social farm or garden...
Rural Life
Cardigan County Agricultural Show cancelled due to weather warning
Cardigan County Agricultural Show has been cancelled due to extreme weather that has been forecast, organisers have confirmed. The Welsh...
Environment
Scotland signs MoU with Brittany for offshore renewables
The Scottish government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the French region of Brittany relating to the offshore...
Agri-Business
RAU to work closely with Uzbekistan to fight food insecurity
The Royal Agricultural University (RAU) has today (Thursday, August 3) agreed to work more closely with Uzbekistan’s Chamber of Commerce...
Rural Life
Farmers and footballers join forces to focus on mental health
A new collaboration between the Farmers’ Union of Wales (FUW), the Football Association of Wales (FAW) and the DPJ Foundation...
Agri-Business
Biofuel companies in China audited over potential fraud
Unannounced integrity audits have been carried out at several biodiesel and hydrotreated vegetable oil plants in China following reports of...
Agri-Business
Morrisons launches trial to cover 100% of growers' costs
Morrisons has launched a new trial where it will underwrite 100% of all of the costs of growing a crop....
Agri-Business
ABP Scottish acquisitions investigated by UK competition watchdog
The acquisition of two beef processing sites in Scotland by ABP Food Group is under investigation by the UK’s competition...
