Agri-Business
RCVS announces successful candidates in this year’s RCVS and VN council elections
The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) has announced the results of its elections for RCVS council, the college’s governing...
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Agri-Business
Full steam ahead for an in-person Cereals 2021
The organisers of Cereals have announced that they still plan to hold an in-person event a the end of June....
Agri Politics
Trade deal formally approved between the UK and the EU
The president of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, has welcomed the news of the approval of the post-Brexit...
N.Ireland
First rural funding scheme offer made to NI social enterprise
Northern Ireland Rural Affairs Minister Edwin Poots has handed over the first grant from a new rural fund to help...
Environment
NI’s new river basin management strategy to crack down on pesticide run-off
Key target measures have been drafted as part of NI's new river basin management strategy to crack down on water...
Sheep
NSA welcomes back pedigree sheep breeders to online Breed Society forum
The National Sheep Association (NSA) will welcome pedigree sheep breeders from across the UK to its 2021 NSA Breed Society...
Rural Life
3,000L of milk spilt onto the M40 as truck catches fire
A stretch of the M40 motorway was closed on Monday evening (April 26) due to an incident involving a truck...
Rural Life
RABI Big Farming Survey breaks records with over 15,000 responses
The Royal Agricultural Benevolent Institution (RABI) extends its thanks to those in the farming sector who took part in the...
Dairy
Are you having issues with calf scour?
Rotavirus is the most common cause of calf scour, which usually affects calves when they are between five and 14...
Opinion
Well worth keeping an eye on the UK / Australia trade deal
UK International Trade Secretary Liz Truss MP went on to BBC last Sunday morning (April 25) to confirm that a...
Beef
€8,000 tops sale of Charolais bulls in Tullamore, Rep. of Ireland
On Saturday, April 24, a sale of pedigree Charolais bulls was held in Tullamore Mart organised through the Irish Charolais...
Environment
Approval given for greater protection for sweet chestnut trees in England
Scientists are stepping up the fight against an invasive tree pest of sweet chestnut trees – Oriental Chestnut Gall Wasp...
Agri-Business
Northern Ireland agri-food businesses celebrate 2021 Apprenticeship Week
Northern Ireland agri-food business Lakeland Dairies is celebrating the benefits of helping students complete their training during this year's Apprenticeship...
Sheep
NSA calls for combined effort to raise awareness of sheep worrying by dogs
The National Sheep Association (NSA) is encouraging retailers, pet service providers (such as vets and rescue centres) and popular visitor...
Environment
NI in-depth: What does NI’s Climate Change Bill actually mean for farming?
There has been a lot of talk about Northern Ireland's proposed new Climate Change Bill as it begins its passage...
Agri-Business
UK food and drink exports to the EU down £1.1 billion in first 2 months of 2021
The Food and Drink Federation (FDF) has revealed that UK food and drink exports to the EU in the first...
Agri-Business
Asda to launch new packaging range to cut down on 450t of plastic waste
Asda has announced that its launching new packaging across its entire chicken range, which the retailer claims will save 450t...
Agri-Business
Two-thirds of NI farmers yet to submit Single Application
Two-thirds of Northern Ireland farmers had yet to submit their Single Application Forms for the Basic Payment Scheme, just a...
