Agri-Business
NFU farming lessons to reach 220,000 children for British Science Week
Live lessons from the National Farmers’ Union (NFU) are set to reach over 220,000 schoolchildren across the country during British...
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Agri-Business
Those linked to 'international drug trade' are targeting rural communities - report
The Countryside Alliance has said “serious organised criminals” including those linked to the international drug trade are increasingly preying on...
Agri-Business
British products to get 'recognition they deserve' with improved food labelling
Plans to ensure British farmers’ products get the “recognition they deserve” through improved food labelling have been launched today (Tuesday,...
N.Ireland
NI forestry and woodland sector reaches ‘crisis’ point – industry
A total of 163 forestry development licences have been issued by the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM)...
N.Ireland
Pneumonia in calf sheds now becoming a risk
As calf sheds begin to fill on farms this spring, pneumonia can begin to become an issue on many dairy...
Agri-Business
GSC Grays appoints new agency team member
Rural land and property specialist GSC Grays has appointed James Denne as a team agency team member. Denne has more...
Agri-Business
Rural mental health charity to launch new live helpline this month
The You Are Not Alone (YANA) charity has announced that it will launch its new live mental health helpline this...
Agri-Business
10 rivers at risk of becoming 'dead zones' due to chicken farm pollution
10 rivers in seven counties across Britain are at risk of becoming “dead zones” – depleted of wildlife – if...
Rural Life
Opposition to rural development is holding communities back - poll
A ‘not in my back yard’ state of mind from objectors to rural development is holding rural communities back, according...
Agri-Business
Lakeland Dairies appoints new chief financial officer
Cross-border dairy cooperative Lakeland Dairies has appointed Oliver McAllister as its new chief financial officer (CFO). McAllister has over 20...
Arable
Waterlogging tolerance in blackgrass revealed by scientists
Research trials have consistently conformed that blackgrass thrives on heavy land, particularly where drainage is poor. Herbicide-resistant blackgrass has represented...
Arable
Farmers encouraged to fully incorporate cover crops into soils
Farmers are being encouraged to harness the full potential of cover crops by ensuring they are fully incorporated into soils...
Sheep
NSA seeks female shepherd for World Young Shepherds Challenge
The National Sheep Association (NSA) is seeking a young female shepherd to represent the UK at the World Young Shepherds...
Agri-Business
BRICS+ set to shake up global grain trading
Interest in the ongoing conflict in Ukraine has focused substantially on the military and political situation, with some arguing that...
Pig/Poultry
Pigs killed in a fire on a farm in Co. Tyrone
A fire in a Co. Tyrone farm resulted in the death of a number of pigs, despite the best efforts...
Rural Life
FCN partnership with Macmillan Cancer Support to improve rural supports
The Farming Community Network (FCN) has launched a UK-wide partnership with Macmillan Cancer Support to help improve the supports available...
N.Ireland
Tillage: Potash remains key nutrient for potato crops
Potash is a key nutrient for potato crops, impacting on the yield and quality of tubers, as well as the...
N.Ireland
Dairy advice: Time to complete a calibration of your feeders
Most dairy farms are now well into calving. With a good number of cows calved, an important job to now...