Rural Life
Scottish initiative to highlight the impact of menopause in farming communities
Scottish women in agriculture will be sharing how the menopause has impacted their farming experience as part of a campaign...
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Machinery
Fliegl takes on production of Cutaro self-propelled mower
The self-propelled mower market is one that Krone has, so far, had to itself with its Big M, but it...
N.Ireland
NI brucellosis compensation rates for October 2025 confirmed
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has published the brucellosis compensation rates for Northern Ireland for October 2025. The...
N.Ireland
FFA calls for UK general election ‘as soon as possible’
Farmers for Action (FFA) are urging for a UK general election to be held as soon as possible and calling...
Beef
Survey: Small abattoirs critical to farming and meat businesses
850 farmers and land managers across the UK responded to an online survey which aimed to better understand the importance...
Machinery
Overum declares itself bankrupt as directors disappear
The unfortunate saga of Overum, the Swedish plough manufacturer, has taken a new twist with it being declared bankrupt by...
Agri-Business
EU begins anti-dumping proceedings into Russian urea
The European Commission will begin an anti-dumping investigation into imports of urea originating in Russia. It comes after the commission...
Rural Life
New town planning 'must value farmland' - NFU
The National Farmers’ Union (NFU) has shared its concerns over how the building of new towns could impact rural communities,...
Agri-Business
Stage two of NIFAIS set to go live next week
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has given a significant update on the traceability and disease control...
Arable
Is this a ‘penicillin moment’ for crop production systems?
Disease control within crop production systems has been very much centred on the development of complex organic chemicals such as...
Dairy
Keeping SCC down during final few months of lactation
Somatic cell count (SCC) can often start to rise in the few months of the lactation due to harsher weather,...
Beef
Cattle prices in UK could be impacted by ‘wavering’ consumer demand – report
Wavering consumer demand in response to steep price inflation ‘may limit upward movement’ in UK cattle prices, according to the...
N.Ireland
£250k awarded to develop solutions to nutrient challenges in NI poultry sector
Five companies have been awarded a total of £250,000 to develop practical, economical and environmentally-friendly solutions for poultry layer manure in...
N.Ireland
Cross-border project pilots digital ‘farm to fork’ solution at Tipperary brewery
A €3.1 million cross-border research and innovation project is aiming to build a “more sustainable and resilient agri-food system”. The...
Environment
‘Why don’t you muck off?’ – AHDB
The Agricultural and Horticultural Development Board (AHDB) is relaunching its Muck Free Truck campaign with a new ‘Muck Off!’ slogan...
N.Ireland
The hidden danger of asbestos on farms
The Health and Safety Executive for Northern Ireland (HSENI) is highlighting the hidden danger of asbestos on farms. This specific...
Agri-Business
Red Tractor CEO announces retirement
Red Tractor chief executive, Jim Moseley has declared his intent to step down from his position in April 2026. Moseley...
Pig/Poultry
Waitrose signs 10-year deal with British farmers on 100% free-range pork by 2027
Waitrose has put pen to paper on a 10-year deal that sets out its commitment to only providing 100% free-range...
