N.Ireland
What does a jet ski, tractor and slurry spreader have in common?
As the wet weather continues to drive some farmers to despair across the island, some may have considered diversifying the...
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Machinery
Landini celebrates 140 years of tractor production
Landini, part of the Argos Tractor Group, has two events to celebrate this year. The first being the 140th anniversary...
Dairy
M&S invests £1m into cow diet change to reduce methane
M&S has announced a £1 million investment into a change to the diet of the pasture-grazed cows in its milk...
N.Ireland
‘Unrelenting’ wet weather means continued financial pressure for farmers – MP
Upper Bann MP Carla Lockhart has said that “unrelenting” wet weather means farmers are facing continued financial pressure. Lockhart, who...
Environment
Scotland: Climate Engagement Fund reopens
Scotland’s Climate Engagement Fund has reopened for applications and will remain open until Tuesday, May 7, 2024. Organisations across Scotland,...
Agri-Business
Poor weather means 'a crisis is building' for farmers - NFU
The vice president of the National Farmers’ Union (NFU) has said that it is “no exaggeration to say a crisis...
Environment
Somerset farmer fined nearly £5k for polluting Fivehead river
A Somerset farmer has been fined and ordered to pay costs totalling nearly £5,000 after silage effluent polluted the Fivehead...
Agri-Business
NFU calls for creation of a tenant farming commissioner
The National Farmers’ Union (NFU) has called for other Rock Review recommendations to be taken forward, including the creation of...
Agri-Business
Fund to support farmers affected by flooding opens
The UK government has today (Tuesday, April 9) opened the Farming Recovery Fund to support farmers affected by flooding. The...
Environment
£11m in water company fines to fund a new Water Restoration Fund
Up to £11 million in water company fines will be reinvested back into a new Water Restoration Fund, environment secretary...
N.Ireland
‘Action needs to be taken’ to protect the hen harrier – Muir
Minister of Agriculture, Environment, and Rural Affairs of Northern Ireland, Andrew Muir, stated that the restoration of nesting and foraging...
Rural Life
Copernicus: March 2024 was the warmest on global record
March 2024 was warmer than any previous March in the global data record, making it the tenth month in a...
N.Ireland
Research reveals potential impact of ban on glyphosate
A ban on glyphosate could lead to an increase in weed abundance and a decrease in the yields of some...
Agri-Business
RHASS seeks agri and rural stories to celebrate its 240th anniversary
Scottish agricultural charity, the Royal Highland & Agricultural Society of Scotland (RHASS), is seeking agricultural and rural stories from across...
Agri-Business
American Foulbrood outbreak detected in Perthshire beehive
An outbreak of American Foulbrood (AFB) has been found in a single hive in the Stanley area of Perthshire, the...
N.Ireland
Northern Ireland’s hen harrier population sees 26% decrease
The future of the hen harrier, one of the UK’s rarest birds of prey, remains uncertain, according to results from...
Agri-Business
Somerset: 'Deliberate' barn fire causes £100k of damage
A “deliberate” barn fire in Wiveliscombe has caused £100,000 worth of damage, according to Avon and Somerset Police. The force...
Agri-Business
Landlord and Tenant Code of Practice to promote 'fairness and respect'
The Agricultural Landlord and Tenant Code of Practice for England has been launched today (Monday, April 8) to be a...