Machinery
Kverneland launches Ecomat ploughs for smaller tractors
The Kverneland Ecomat shallow plough range was launched several years ago, and has been available in eight to 10 furrow...
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Pig/Poultry
9 pig producers elected to NPA Pig Industry Group
After a tie for eighth place, nine producers have been elected to the National Pig Association’s (NPA) Pig Industry Group...
Pig/Poultry
First case of bird flu in 2024 confirmed in England
A case of avian influenza (bird flu) in England has been confirmed by the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural...
Agri-Business
APHA appoints new lead non-executive director
The Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) has today (Monday, February 26) appointed a new lead non-executive director. Elizabeth Buchanan’s...
Agri-Business
Online climate change and livestock course launches for farm vets
VetSalus has launched a new online course for farm vets and paraprofessionals centred on climate change and animal health and...
Agri Politics
CLA calls for support for rural tourism ahead of spring budget
The Country Land and Business Association (CLA) is calling for a permanent reduction in VAT for accommodation and attractions enterprises...
Agri-Business
Agri sector among highest with expat employment rate
The agriculture and fisheries sector has been revealed to have one of the highest expat employment levels globally, employing over...
N.Ireland
Number of dog attacks on livestock in Northern Ireland doubles
2023 saw the number of dog attacks on livestock in Northern Ireland double compared to 2022 and 2021, according to...
Dairy
Dairy advice: Identifying sick calves this spring
Early identification of sick calves is key to getting them treatment and preventing the spread to other calves in the...
Pig/Poultry
2024 Free Range Egg Show to return to Telford in November
The 2024 Free Range Egg Show will return to the Telford International Centre on Thursday, November 28, 2024. Organisers said...
Sheep
SCOPS urges sheep producers to avoid 'blanket worming'
The Sustainable Control of Parasites in Sheep (SCOPS) group is urging producers to move away from the blanket worming of...
Agri-Business
5ac with farmhouse and outbuildings enters the Scottish market
DM Hall has brought a 5ac land holding with a four-bedroom farmhouse and multiple outbuildings to the market. The Scottish...
Dairy
Dairy advice: Monitor fat cows closely ahead of calving
Fat cows need to be closely monitored, as they are high risk for issues around calving. Over conditioned or ‘fat’...
Agri-Business
French farmers cause chaos at agricultural fair in Paris
French farmers have spilled manure and attempted to surround French president Emmanuel Macron at an agricultural fair in Paris today...
Agri-Business
Global demand for lamb boosts UK red meat exports
Global demand for lamb has boosted UK red meat exports, the Agriculture and Horticulture Board (AHDB) has said. Red meat...
Machinery
Machinery Focus: Delving into the history of Deutz-Fahr
To delve into the history of Deutz-Fahr, is to delve into the history of the internal combustion engine itself. The...
Agri Politics
Concern over labour shortages in Scottish food sector
Scottish rural affairs secretary, Mairi Gougeon, has called for a meeting with UK secretary of state for environment, food and...
Sheep
British Wool shearing courses go live
British Wool has announced that its shearing courses are now live on its website. British Wool shearing courses are tailored...