Rural Life
Cold weather alert upgraded to cover all of England
The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has today (Monday, March 6) upgraded its level 3 cold weather alert to cover...
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N.Ireland
No poultry classes at this year’s Balmoral Show
There will be no poultry or pigeon classes at this year’s Balmoral Show in light of the ongoing avian influenza...
Rural Life
Safety on rural roads a priority in new government campaign
Drivers are being urged to think about safety on rural roads as the UK government launches its new THINK! campaign...
Other
FUW elects new chair of Younger Voice for Farming committee
Beef and sheep farmer Gemma Haines of south Wales has been elected as the chair of the Farmers’ Union of...
Other
NFYFC membership numbers more than double since 2020
The membership figures of the National Federation of Young Farmers’ Clubs (NFYFC) have more than doubled since the Covid-19 pandemic,...
N.Ireland
Future-use options for fungicides on wheat and barley
The future use options for fungicides in cereal crops was discussed in detail at a workshop held in Co. Down...
Environment
Peatland roadshow events to 'demystify' restoration benefits
The Peatland Restoration Roadshow is set to “demystify” and spark fresh discussions surrounding the benefits of peatland restoration for land...
N.Ireland
Former UFU president to serve as AHDB consultant
Former president of the Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU), John Gilliland, will work with the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) as...
Agri-Business
NFUS: Farmers urged to discuss Scottish energy strategy
The National Farmers’ Union of Scotland (NFUS) is looking to gather its members’ views on the energy strategy for Scotland...
Sheep
SCOPS urges sheep farmers to administer wormer sparingly
The Sustainable Control of Parasites in Sheep (SCOPS) group is encouraging sheep farmers to monitor ewe body condition scores to...
Rural Life
Dyfed-Powys Police report 3 sheep attacks in 3 days
Dyfed-Powys Police’s rural crime team has reported three incidences of sheep worrying by dogs in the past three days, with...
Other
UKHSA upgrades weather warnings for parts of England
The UK Health and Security Agency (UKHSA) has upgraded the cold weather alert issued earlier to a level 3 for...
Environment
More action needed to protect nature - Coffey
Environment Secretary Thérèse Coffey has said that more action is needed to protect and restore nature on both land and...
Agri-Business
Welsh lamb to be promoted in Texas this March
The Welsh government is set to work alongside Hybu Cig Cymru – Meat Promotion Wales (HCC) and the Protected Geographical...
Agri-Business
AHDB to attend Foodex to grow UK red meat exports
The Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) is set to attend food and drink exhibition Foodex next week in a...
Agri-Business
International food commodity prices continue to decline
International food commodity prices have declined for the eleventh consecutive month in February 2023, the Food and Agriculture Organisation of...
Other
Cold weather and snow warnings in place for next week
The UK’s main weather-forecasting agencies are warning that England and Scotland will experience very cold weather next week. The Met...
Agri-Business
NI: 10 out of 14 farm sectors increased margins in 2021/22
10 out of 14 of the main types of farming enterprises in Northern Ireland recorded increases in gross margins between...
