N.Ireland
Sinn Féin calls on farm orgs to engage in ‘reunification’ conversation
Sinn Féin has called on rural and farming organisations to “engage in the conversation” in relation to any reunification of...
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N.Ireland
LMC welcomes timetable for new NI farm support measures
The timeline for the new farm support measures in Northern Ireland has been welcomed by the Livestock and Meat Commission...
N.Ireland
Farmers in Wales need to ‘reduce’ livestock to reduce emissions – report
Reducing agricultural emissions will require a reduction in livestock in Wales, according to a new report published today (Tuesday, July...
Agri-Business
End of Black Sea Initiative strengthens global grain prices
The Agricultural and Horticultural Development Board (AHDB) is reporting that global grain prices strengthened sharply last week. This was a...
Schemes
BPS advance payments to issue on August 1
Basic Payment Scheme (BPS) advance payments will be issued to farmers on August 1, the Rural Payments Agency (RPA) has...
Agri-Business
Welsh food and drink exports worth £797 million in 2022
Welsh food and drink exports were worth £797 million in 2022, the highest recorded yearly value, Rural Affairs Minister Lesley...
N.Ireland
Farmer sentenced for causing ‘unnecessary suffering’ to animals
A farmer in Northern Ireland has been sentenced in court for causing “unnecessary suffering” to animals. 38-year-old Michael Maguire of...
Beef
US beef cow herd falls to 52-year low
The number of beef cows in the US at the start of this year was the lowest since 1962 at...
Arable
November date set for British Potato Show
With the harvest season typically concluded and preparations for the new year in motion, The British Potato Show will return...
Agri-Business
Grain facility hit by Russian drone attack in Odesa region
A grain hangar and cargo storage tanks in the Odesa region of Ukraine have been destroyed in a drone attack...
N.Ireland
Profits fell at Foyle Food Group in 2022
The family owned Foyle Food Group has reported a €2.3 million drop in pre-tax profits to €11.1 million for 2022,...
N.Ireland
New chickpea breeding and research programme in the UK
The National Institute of Agricultural Botany (NIAB) is to head up a new research and breeding programme, developed to assess...
N.Ireland
DAERA call for air pollution evidence ‘extremely concerning’ – UFU
A formal call for evidence on air pollution by Northern Ireland’s Department for Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) is...
Arable
Winter barley harvest results from AHDB trial sites
The Agricultural and Horticultural Development Board (AHDB) is confirming that 202220/23 winter barley yield results are now available from four...
Sheep
Farmers urged to be alert to sheep attacks during summer holidays
The National Sheep Association (NSA) is urging all sheep owners to be alert to a heightened risk of sheep worrying...
Arable
442ac Shropshire farm on market for £4.75m
Roger Parry & Partners has brought a 442.26ac livestock farm in Shropshire to the market with an asking price of...
Beef
Less crude protein reduces ammonia emissions from cow slurry
Lowering the crude protein content of diets can substantially reduce ammonia emissions from dairy cow manures. This is one of...
Rural Life
BVA launches menopause hub to help keep vets in profession
The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has launched a menopause hub with the aim of keeping “highly skilled vets” in the...
