Agri-Business
Aldi launches 'Best of British' section to boost local produce
Aldi has launched a ‘Best of British’ section on its website with the aim of encouraging consumers to support British...
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Agri-Business
APHA launches expanded rollout for bovine TB PCR tests
The use of PCR tests for bovine tuberculosis will have an expanded rollout, the Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA)...
Agri-Business
CLA calls for permanent reduction in VAT to boost rural tourism
The Country Land and Business Association (CLA) is calling for a permanent reduction in VAT to 12.5% for accommodation and...
Agri-Business
Scottish farmers believe Good Food Nation Plan can be a 'force for good'
The National Farmers’ Union for Scotland (NFUS) has said the government’s Good Food Nation Plan can be a “force for...
N.Ireland
UFU: Farmers in NI hit by ‘widening gap’ in milk prices
The Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) has said the gap in the base milk price in Northern Ireland compared to other...
N.Ireland
PSNI: Cattle trailer stolen from farmyard in Co. Tyrone
The Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) is currently investigating the reported theft of a cattle trailer from a farmyard in Co....
Machinery
New factory for New Holland CR11 combine
New Holland has been enjoying a good deal of show success with its latest CR11 combine which picked up a...
N.Ireland
Dairy Council NI launches latest fact book on sustainability
The Dairy Council for Northern Ireland (DCNI) has launched the final publication in its EU Sustainable Dairy Fact Book series....
Agri-Business
First quarter revenue drop for food manufacturer Greencore
UK convenience food manufacturer, Greencore, which has its headquarters in Dublin, saw a drop in revenue for the first quarter...
Beef
Co-op's new sustainability pilot aims to 'reward' beef farmers
The UK mutually-owned supermarket, the Co-op, is partnering with Dunbia, a division of Dawn Meats, to launch a new pilot...
N.Ireland
Former NI agriculture minister plans run in EU elections in Republic
Former Northern Ireland agriculture minister Michelle Gildernew is seeking a nomination to stand for Sinn Féin in the Midlands-North West...
Agri-Business
Well-known NI bakery settles age discrimination case for £75,000
A bakery in Northern Ireland, which has been in business since 1912, has settled an age discrimination case with a...
Dairy
Viva activists to protest against the UK dairy industry this weekend
A protest will be held this weekend, organised by UK vegan charity Viva, against the UK dairy industry as part...
Pig/Poultry
British Pig and Poultry Fair to return to a new venue in 2024
The British Pig and Poultry Fair will return to a new venue for 2024 – the National Exhibition Centre (NEC)...
Agri-Business
Arla Foods seeks buyer for UK cheese creamery
Arla Foods has announced that it will be undertaking an operational review of its specialty cheese site, Arla Melton Mowbray...
Dairy
Holstein breed achieves new record of 700kg CFP
The Holstein breed achieved a new record of 700kg of combined fat and protein production (CFP) in the year ending...
N.Ireland
New chemistry to control fungal diseases in crops announced
A new chemistry to control fungal diseases in crops has just been announced. The joint breakthrough, by Syngenta Crop Protection...
Dairy
3 finalists selected for Royal Dairy Innovation Award
Three finalists have been shortlisted for this year’s Royal Dairy Innovation Award, the winner of which will be announced at...