N.Ireland
Study: Vaccination reduces ‘severity’ and spread of TB in cattle
A new study led by the University of Cambridge and Penn State University has shown that vaccination not only reduces...
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Agri-Business
€470k in assets seized in EU agri funding fraud case
Assets worth €470,000 have been seized in Italy as part of an EU agricultural funding fraud case. At the request...
Agri-Business
NFU calls for pause to changes requiring growers to pay seasonal workers' fees
The National Farmers’ Union (NFU) is calling for a halt to proposed changes to rules requiring growers to pay recruitment...
Agri-Business
NFU Mutual warns of potential spike in rural road accidents over Easter
Rural insurer NFU Mutual has warned that Easter driving hazards could spark a surge in rural road traffic accidents. Driving...
Sheep
NSA encourages shoppers to 'enjoy British lamb' this Easter
The National Sheep Association (NSA) is encouraging shoppers to “enjoy British lamb” this Easter, as it is produced “sustainably with...
N.Ireland
UFU: Banks urged to ‘provide leniency’ to farmers battling wet weather
Banks in Northern Ireland have been urged by the Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) to “provide leniency” to farmers who are...
Agri-Business
'Red Tractor overstepped its remit' on GFC module - MP Lockhart
The Democratic Unionist Party (DUP’s) Environment, Food and Rural Affairs spokesperson, MP Carla Lockhart, has welcomed the decision by Red...
N.Ireland
Concern over availability of spring barley seed
According to College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprises (CAFRE) crops advisors, spring barley seed may be in short supply...
N.Ireland
Protest in London addressed ‘fear over food security’- FFA
Representatives from Farmers For Action (FFA) in Northern Ireland travelled to London on Monday, March 25 to support Save British...
Agri-Business
AHWNI warns herd owners to follow biosecurity guidance
Biosecurity involves taking steps to prevent the introduction and spread of infectious disease. This is a responsibility for every exhibitor...
Sheep
Pedigree sire breeders urged to nominate rams
The RamCompare project is calling on all pedigree sire breeders to take part and nominate their rams to join the...
Schemes
Scottish Suckler Beef Support Scheme lacks 'clarity' - IAAS
The Institute of Auctioneers and Appraisers in Scotland (IAAS) gave a lukewarm welcome yesterday (Tuesday, March 26) to the long-awaited...
Agri-Business
Lidl GB announces plan to ‘elevate’ chicken welfare standards
Lidl Great Britain (GB) announced yesterday (Tuesday, March 26) that it aims to solidify its commitment to ethically sourced quality...
Agri-Business
Beef exports in Argentina reach record levels
Beef exports from Argentina have reached a record level, with official data showing the highest amount of foreign sales in...
Arable
'Access to quality land is diminishing' - GB Potatoes chair
The Nematicide Stewardship Programme (NSP) reminded potato growers to follow the best practice to ensure sustainable nematicide use this spring....
N.Ireland
BT cup winner has been ‘instrumental’ in disease control of animals
Dr. Sam Strain was awarded the “prestigious” BT cup at the Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) annual dinner, which was held...
Agri-Business
NFUS welcomes commencement of SSBSS payments this week
The National Farmers’ Union of Scotland (NFUS) has welcomed the news that farmers will begin to receive Scottish Suckler Beef...
Pig/Poultry
NPA seeks sponsorship for regional spring meetings
The National Pig Association (NPA) is seeking sponsorship for its run of regional spring meetings. The meetings will return next...