Sheep
NSA opens applications for trip to Houses of Parliament
The National Sheep Association (NSA) has opened applications for young sheep farmers to join a visit to the Houses of...
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Pig/Poultry
'Better times' coming says NPA, but not until spring
The vice-chair of the National Pig Association (NPA), Hugh Crabtree, has said that “better times” lie ahead in 2023. However,...
N.Ireland
Record-breaking heat across Europe on New Year’s Day
2023 is off to a warm start with record-breaking heat across several European countries on New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day, according...
Agri-Business
Deadline for NFUS intentions survey is fast approaching
The National Farmers’ Union Scotland’s (NFUS‘) latest intentions survey for farmers and crofters will close on Tuesday (January 10). The...
Environment
Waste disposal: Check the collection register and avoid fines
The English, Scottish and Welsh governments have records of all those registered to legally partake in waste collection/disposal and urge...
Environment
Man who earned £840k from illegal waste activities fined £368k
John Leslie Allison of Southfield Lane, Colne, Burnley, has been ordered to pay over £368,000 after earning around £840,000 for...
Rural Life
Man charged with 16 offences relating to rural crimes
An unnamed man has been charged with a total of 16 offences in connection with a warrant carried out by...
Agri-Business
World meat prices fell in December
A decline in demand drove international bovine meat prices down in December, according to the latest Food Price Index report...
Rural Life
Survey reveals what UK farmers are most proud of
A survey of more than 500 farmers and agricultural professionals from across the UK has revealed that farmers are proud...
Pig/Poultry
Pig price reached record high in last week of 2022
British standard pig price (SPP) reached a new record high of 201.24p/kg at the end of 2022, the Agriculture and...
N.Ireland
BullWise now the main disributor for CRV in ROI and NI
Ireland is set to see the introduction of new artificial insemination (AI) company to the market called BullWise. The company...
Sheep
Video: Dozens of sheep drown in southwest Scotland
Reports have emerged of dozens of sheep drowing in southwest Scotland as a result of the River Nith flooding. Sheep...
N.Ireland
Study: Environmental impacts of dairy beef halved
A study has revealed that a new way of calculating the environmental footprint of foodstuffs leaves the impacts of animal-based...
Agri-Business
Nordic food company ceases dairy to produce oat drinks
One of the Nordic region’s largest food companies, Fazer, has signalled its intention to cease dairy production and focus on...
N.Ireland
DAERA launches draft Ammonia Strategy consultation
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has launched a consultation on its draft Ammonia Strategy. The draft...
Government
Increased rates for ELM scheme only 'scratch the surface' - NSA
The chief executive of the National Sheep Association (NSA), Phil Stocker, has said that the increases to payment rates for...
Other
Met Office confirms 2022 to be UK's hottest year on record
The Met Office has today (Thursday, January 5) confirmed 2022 to be the UK’s hottest year on record, with an...
Government
Defra increases payment rates for ELM schemes
Farmers will receive increased payments for delivering sustainable food production under the government’s Environmental Land Management (ELM) schemes, the Department...
