Machinery
John Deere launches new combine in Texas
John Deere has just launched its new S7 Combine in Houston, Texas, a machine which the company claims is designed...
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Agri Politics
'Major overhaul' of SFS needed to make it 'workable' - NFU Cymru
The livestock board of the Welsh National Farmers’ Union (NFU Cymru) has said that a “major overhaul” of the Sustainable...
Agri-Business
NFU Scotland launches dedicated finance service for members
The National Farmers’ Union of Scotland (NFU Scotland) has launched a dedicated finance service for its members. The union and...
Other
Veterinary Surgeons Act is 'not fit for purpose' - BVA president
The president of the British Veterinary Association (BVA) has called for urgent reform of the “not fit for purpose” Veterinary...
Agri-Business
High-risk crops can lead to pollution and flooding - Environment Agency
The Environment Agency has launched a campaign to highlight the risks of growing high-risk crops in the south west of...
N.Ireland
DAERA minister opens ‘substantial’ £267m Single Application fund
Northern Ireland’s Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs Minister, Andrew Muir, has today (Friday, March 1) opened the “substantial” Single Application...
N.Ireland
Heavy snow in Fermanagh halts agri activity
Heavy snow hit all of Co. Fermanagh overnight with many farmers unable to get out of their lanes until mid-morning....
Government
NFU calls for a code of practice for horticultural buyers
The National Farmers’ Union (NFU) is calling on the UK government to introduce a Horticultural Buyers Code of Practice. The...
Agri-Business
Mole Valley Farmers launches specialist red meat team
Mole Valley Farmers has formed a specialist red meat team with the aim of helping beef and sheep producers in...
Agri-Business
Ministers host event to mark all-island PGI for Irish Grass Fed Beef
Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Charlie McConalogue and Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs of Northern Ireland,...
Machinery
913hp from the biggest John Deere tractor yet
The latest John Deere 9RX 830 now packs an impressive 913hp and 4,234 NM of torque thanks to the JD18X...
Agri-Business
Australian lamb slaughter breaks record for second year in a row
Australian lamb production is set to break a new record in 2024, beating the previous year’s record achieved in 2023....
Agri-Business
Hilton Foods CEO to address Meat Business Women event
The chief executive officer (CEO) of Hilton Food Group, Steve Murrells, will be among the speakers to address the UK...
Arable
Decrease in growers of UK's favourite vegetable due to tight margins
The chair of the British Carrot Growers Association (BCGA) has said that due to profits being squeezed to extremely tight...
Dairy
Focus on silage quality for better milk margins – dairy expert
Harvesting high quality silage is vital for farms that will be milking cows in the shed next winter, and now...
Agri-Business
Inventor James Dyson linked to purchase of Ballynatray House
Speculation is mounting that the historic Ballynatray House set in an estate spanning 850ac has been sold to British inventor...
Agri-Business
AB Agri appoints new managing director for dairy businesses
AB Agri has announced the appointment of a new managing director for it’s dairy businesses within the UK and Ireland....
N.Ireland
LMC appoints chief executive
The Livestock and Meat Commission (LMC) has announced that, following an open competition, Colin Smith has been appointed as chief...