Agri-Business
Horticulture company fined after lorry driver suffers third degree burns
A horticulture company has been fined £3,000 after a lorry driver suffered third degree burns on his body while making...
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Agri-Business
Global dairy products and meat prices bounce back - FAO
Higher international quotations for vegetable oils, dairy products and meat have more than offset lower quotations for cereals and sugar...
Agri-Business
Scotland: Consultation on cattle identification opens for responses
The Scottish government has launched a consultation on proposals to modernise how the country’s cattle are tagged, identified and traced....
Agri Politics
Defra appoints 2 AHDB board members for 3-year terms
The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) has announced the appointment of Graeme Jack and Glen Nimmo as...
N.Ireland
Opinion: Hogget pieces for sale at £24/kg in Bristol
Hogget pieces for sale in a butcher’s shop at £24/kg is not fantasy. In fact, it’s exactly what shoppers in...
N.Ireland
Research: Just one in five family farms making profit
Farmers For Action (FFA) stated that research undertaken by the Andersons Centre on behalf of the Prince’s Countryside Fund discovered...
Rural Life
Storm Kathleen could 'wreak havoc on properties' - NFU Mutual
NFU Mutual has warned that Storm Kathleen, which is set to arrive tomorrow (Saturday, April 6), could potentially wreak “havoc...
N.Ireland
Machinery: Trade figures remain lower than previous years
A general air of despondency is hanging over much of the machinery trade, as the spring sales figures remain below...
N.Ireland
CAFRE to host one-day dry stone walling courses
The College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE) will be hosting one-day dry stone walling courses during the next number of...
Agri Politics
DAERA to fund up to £250,000 to deliver net zero programme
Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) Minister Andrew Muir has launched the latest phase in his department’s partnership...
Dairy
Large US producer slaughters 1.6m hens because of bird flu
The largest producer and distributor of fresh eggs in the United States has been forced to destroy 1.6 million laying hens...
Agri-Business
Farmers urged to check septic tanks are compliant before selling properties
ORJ Law is urging farmers with septic tanks to check that their systems are compliant before trying to sell their...
Sheep
Dorset rural crime team recovers 2 stolen blue texel lambs
The Dorset Police rural crime team has recovered two stolen blue texel lambs in rural Bridport. A vehicle suspected to...
Arable
NFU seeks 'forward-thinking' members for combinable crops board
The National Farmers’ Union (NFU) is seeking “forward-thinking” English and Welsh arable growers to join its combinable crops board. The...
Environment
Derbyshire Wildlife Trust purchase Common Farm for rewilding purposes
Derbyshire Wildlife Trust announced the completion of the purchase of Common Farm, at Nether Heage near Belper. The site will...
Other
NFU assembles team to tackle London Marathon for Farm Africa
The National Farmers’ Union (NFU) has assembled a team of representatives to participate in the London Marathon for the Farm...
Rural Life
Family paid 'loving' tribute after son died in farm bike accident
The family of a teenage boy who passed away after his vehicle came off the carriageway in Worsthorne, Lancashire UK...
Agri-Business
AHDB opportunities for 'premium' red meat in Canada
Two export businesses will join the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) at the Restaurants Canada (RC) Show in Toronto...