Rural Life
Over £120,000 worth of machinery stolen in Dorset
Dorset Police’s rural crime team is appealing for information regarding the theft of over £120,000 worth of machinery and equipment...
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N.Ireland
CAFRE, AFBI and Agrisearch to collaborate for nutrient webinars
The College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE) and the Agri-Food and Biosciences Institute (AFBI) are partnering with Agrisearch...
Other
UK cold weather alert extended to Wednesday
The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has once again extended its cold weather alert amid weekend weather predictions from the...
Agri-Business
Scotland: Next AECS funding round opens end of January
The next funding round for the Agri-Environment Climate Scheme (AECS) will open from the end of the month, Scottish rural...
N.Ireland
Falling prices are leaving sheep sector under pressure – UFU
The Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) has said that falling sheep prices are leaving the sector under immense pressure and that...
Other
RAU launches vision for £100m 'Innovation Village'
The Royal Agricultural University (RAU) has launched its vision for £100 million-funded, sustainable and carbon neutral Innovation Village. The Innovation...
Beef
Research: Aged meat does not pose more risk than fresh meat
Aged meat does not pose any additional risks compared to fresh meat if it is aged under controlled conditions, European...
N.Ireland
NI feed manufacturer fined after worker loses hand to machine
A Northern Ireland animal-feed manufacturer has been fined a total of £40,000 for an incident whereby a worker lost a...
Agri-Business
Lemken takes on Equalizer to expand into the south
South African seeding technology is to be brought into the northern hemisphere as a leading seed drill company, Equalizer, based...
Environment
Company fined over £72k for treating farm's sewage without permit
A Hampshire-based waste management company has been fined over £72,000 for treating sewage on a Wiltshire farm without a permit....
Other
2024 Nuffield Farming Scholarships now open for applications
Applications for 2024 Nuffield Farming Scholarships are now open, and will be accepted until July 31, 2023, the Nuffield Farming...
N.Ireland
UFU to prioritise sustainability in farming
Delivering on sustainability throughout the farming industry and in all rural communities is now an Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) priority....
Agri-Business
Moy Park to reduce emissions by tracking them at farm level
Moy Park has launched a new scheme with the aim reducing its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by tracking and monitoring...
Agri-Business
DAERA now accepting NAP derogation 2023 applications
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs’ (DAERA‘s) online system for submitting applications for a Nutrient Action Programme (NAP)...
Rural Life
Broadband funding boost of £36 million to connect rural Cornwall
Thousands of people in rural Cornwall are to get access to fast broadband following a government investment of £36 million...
N.Ireland
Should I use calf jackets this calving season?
The use of calf jackets on dairy farms during the spring has become increasingly more popular, but do they have...
Government
Scottish farmers concerned about future agricultural policy - survey
The National Farmers’ Union of Scotland (NFUS) has revealed the results of its farmers and crofters intentions survey, with participants...
Rural Life
Milk consumption increased body mass of ancient humans
A new study has shown that consumption of animal milk in some parts of the world between 7,000 and 2,000...
