Dairy
GDT sees slight drop for third consecutive decrease
The Global Dairy Trade (GDT) index has recorded a marginal drop to mark three consecutive decreases for the first time...
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Agri Politics
Government must 'stand up for farmers' in Australia and NZ deals - NFU
As trade negotiations with Australia and New Zealand reach an advanced stage, farming organisations from across the UK have urged...
Agri Politics
Free trade negotiations must support Scottish agriculture's high standards - NFU Scotland
NFU Scotland has joined other UK farming interests in calling for ongoing free trade agreement (FTA) negotiations to recognise and...
Agri-Business
Nine new CAFRE Dairy Technology Demonstration Farms appointed
Nine commercial Northern Ireland dairy farms have been selected to showcase how technology could solve common farm problems and boost...
Agri-Business
LAA requests 'continued patience' as livestock markets retain Covid-19 protocols
The Livestock Auctioneers’ Association (LAA) has reminded its members and clients that under current guidance, livestock markets should continue to...
Environment
Eustice sets out plans to build back greener from the pandemic
Plans to boost biodiversity, protect peatlands and create new woodlands were set out today (May 18) by the Environment Secretary,...
Dairy
How good are your calf rearing practices?
Ongoing Agri-Food and Biosciences Institute (AFBI) research is highlighting the opportunity for calf rearing practices within Northern Ireland’s dairy sector...
Pig/Poultry
UK Pork to take centre stage at SIAL China
Exporters will have the opportunity to showcase high-quality pork from the UK in the valuable Chinese market next week, at...
Agri-Business
UK government to establish specialist TB interferon-gamma testing lab
Plans are underway to establish a specialist interferon-gamma testing laboratory for bovine TB in England. The government-run facility will be...
Agri-Business
Househam sprayer operators to ‘travel in Claas’
Househam, the UK based manufacturer of self-propelled sprayers, is to equip its mid-range machines with the X10 cab from Claas....
Machinery
Kuhn appoints new parts and amenity sales specialist
Kuhn Farm Machinery has appointed Graham Monteith as parts and amenity pro sales specialist, covering the south of England and...
Agri-Business
Agricultural sustainability scientist Jude Capper appointed to Harper Adams professorship
Eminent agricultural sustainability scientist Dr. Jude Capper has been appointed to a new professorship in sustainable beef at Harper Adams...
N.Ireland
YFCU to benefit from £270,000 ‘investment in the future of farming’
Young Farmers' Clubs of Ulster (YFCU) has secured a £270,000 grant to provide agricultural training, personal development and rural development...
Environment
Eustice plans to treble tree planting rates
Plans to treble tree planting rates over the course of this Parliament will be set out by the Environment Secretary...
N.Ireland
Fund to offer owners of NI listed buildings thousands towards repair costs
Owners of listed buildings in Northern Ireland could be eligible for a share of a £200,000 fund aimed at supporting...
Agri-Business
Claas joins the autonomous tractor club
Claas has taken a minority shareholding in the Dutch autonomous tractor startup company, AgXeed B.V. The new company has developed...
Beef
Free BVD testing in Wales to remain until end of 2022
The Farmers’ Union of Wales (FUW) has welcomed the news that free Bovine Viral Diarrhoea (BVD) testing for cattle farmers...
N.Ireland
Northern Ireland Shows Association calls for government support
Northern Ireland’s agricultural shows will not survive unless they secure government support. This was the very bleak assessment provided by...
