Agri Politics
Vets question animal welfare safeguards in light of Australia trade deal
The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has questioned how the government will protect the UK’s high animal health and welfare standards,...
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Agri-Business
UK secures market access to Japan for exports of UK poultry meat
The UK has secured market access to Japan for imports of UK poultry meat – opening up new opportunities for...
Agri-Business
UK-Australia trade deal: What beef and lamb imports are included?
Australia will have significant opportunities to export beef and lamb products to the UK under the new trade deal agreed...
Agri-Business
Michelin extends range of ‘improved flexion’ row crop tyres
Michelin has expanded the number of fitments available in its Agribib row crop range available with flexion technology. This brings...
Agri Politics
Australian trade deal could set a 'damaging precedent'- RSPCA
As the UK government has announced its trade deal with Australia, agreeing tariff free imports of beef and lamb by...
Agri Politics
Australian trade deal 'fails to provide lasting assurances' - NFU Scotland
The UK government announcement of an ‘agreement in principle’ regarding a free trade deal between the UK and Australia fails...
Agri-Business
Pottinger breaks more ground with new round baler factory
Pottinger is powering ahead in response to the buoyant machinery market as well as a continual growth in sales. The...
Beef
UK-Australia deal: Unclear whether measures to safeguard farming go far enough
It's not clear whether safeguards to protect local farming from lower-cost imported produce go far enough as the UK announces...
Arable
Sugar beet set to make a comeback in Scotland
The reintroduction of sugar beet production to Scotland has taken a significant step forward after the pilot project laying its...
Agri-Business
Are robots putting farm jobs at risk?
A recent UK study has confirmed that farm workers are the 6th most likely to be replaced by automated labour,...
Agri-Business
13 teenagers take calves home to rear in ABP’s agri-skills contest
13 teenagers representing four Northern Ireland schools have been presented with a mini-herd of Angus-cross calves to rear. It's part...
Dairy
GDT index dips again to mark 5 decreases on the trot
The Global Dairy Trade (GDT) index has recorded a slight drop to mark five consecutive decreases over the last two...
Agri Politics
UK-Australia trade deal will mean a 'significant increase in competition' for the domestic market - NFU
National Farmers’ Union (NFU) president Minette Batters has said that the NFU has been clear about their concerns over the...
N.Ireland
Department unlikely to take direct action over ILT outbreaks
The department is unlikely to take direct action, such as introducing culls or flocks restrictions, over a recent spate of...
Agri-Business
Tesco buys 400t of surplus strawberries created by recent warm weather
The sudden arrival of warmer weather after a dismal, cold and wet spring, has quickly brought on an abundance of...
Agri-Business
UK reaches free trade agreement with Australia
The UK and Australia have reached an agreement on international trade between the two countries - which could have a...
Agri Politics
FUW has 'grave concerns' for UK-Australia trade deal
The Farmers’ Union of Wales (FUW) has highlighted the need for MPs to do all they can to fully scrutinise...
Agri-Business
Agriculture Committee: ‘Coded’ Crimestoppers report prompted ports decision
A 'coded report' regarding the safety of port staff was made to Crimestoppers Northern Ireland Agriculture Minister Edwin Poots has...
