N.Ireland
Pedigree Cattle Trust to host bTB research update meeting
The Pedigree Cattle Trust are set to hold a meeting in Co. Armagh that will provide those attending with an...
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Agri-Business
NFU Scotland issues manifesto for General Election to all parties
The National Farmers’ Union of Scotland (NFU Scotland) has set out its priorities for the UK general election this year...
N.Ireland
Preparing the stock bull for breeding season
Breeding season is fast approaching, and although the use of artificial insemination (AI) grows year-on-year, stock bulls still have a...
Rural Life
Sleeping habits of newborn deer are as individual as human infants – study
New research has revealed that newborn deer fawns differ both in sleeping patterns and the rate of development from birth...
Agri-Business
Baron de Rutzen Award to reward sustainable Pembrokeshire farmers
The Pembrokeshire Agricultural Society is seeking the county’s top “progressive farmers” for its Baron de Rutzen Award. Farmers must demonstrate...
Dairy
Lameness issues need to be a focus as breeding approaches
Cows on the vast majority of farms have spent much longer in the shed than was expected by most, which...
Dairy
Does a synchronisation programme have a place on your farm?
The use of a synchronisation programme may be a good option for dairy farmers this breeding season. A programme can...
Dairy
Does a synchronisation programme have a place on your farm?
The use of a synchronisation programme may be a good option for dairy farmers this breeding season. A programme can...
Agri-Business
RSABI seeks 2 trainee trustees to join its board
The Royal Scottish Agricultural Benevolent Institution (RSABI) is seeking two trainee trustees to join its board. The charity, which provides...
Forestry
New forestry commissioner to serve for three-year term
The new non-executive commissioner of the Forestry Commission has been appointed for a three-year term. By Royal Warrant, His Majesty King...
Pig/Poultry
Pig price index 'extremely stable' despite setbacks - NPA
The National Pig Association (NPA) has said that the pig price index has been “extremely stable” over the past two...
N.Ireland
The potential for artificial intelligence within production agriculture
Assessing the potential for artificial intelligence (AI) within agriculture is the focus of investigation for 2024 Nuffield Scholar, Paul Windemuller....
Agri-Business
Tesco release 'Best of British' page to support local produce
Tesco has launched a ‘Best of British’ page on its groceries website, making it accessible for customers across the UK...
Agri-Business
Stolen livestock could be for 'illegal sale of meat on the black market'
A rural officer for West Mercia Police has said recent livestock thefts could be linked to the illegal sale of...
Agri-Business
NSA: Tenants 'under pressure' as landowners reclaim land
The National Sheep Association (NSA) stated that traditional farming practices “could be threatened” as large landowners look to reclaim farmland...
Agri-Business
GB farmland market activity continues 'upward trajectory' - Savills
Great British farmland market activity is continuing its upward trajectory from its post-Brexit lows, according to property agency Savills. More...
Government
£35m for poultry manure management will 'preserve' the River Wye
The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) has announced a River Wye Action plan to “preserve” the river,...
Agri-Business
Veg producer fined over £70k after employee's leg is amputated
A company that grows mushrooms has been fined over £70,000 after an employee’s leg became trapped in a machine and...