Agri-Business
Farmers urged to beware of oversold energy installations
Renewable energy offers huge potential for many farms, but landowners should be warned that some energy firms are trying to...
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Dairy
Lakeland announces increased February milk price and bonus
Lakeland Dairies has become the first processor to reveal its milk price for February, announcing an increased price for last...
Agri-Business
Swedish oat drink company Oatly announces plans for first UK factory
Swedish oat drink company Oatly has announced plans for its first UK factory. The company recently became the centre of...
Agri Politics
Sustainable Farming Incentive is 'important step' - NFU
National Farmers’ Union (NFU) vice-president Tom Bradshaw has said that the delivery of the Sustainable Farming Incentive pilot will be...
N.Ireland
Minister Poots to appear in front of Agriculture Committee
It appears Minister Poots has made meeting the Stormont Agriculture Committee one of his first ports of call since returning to...
Agri Politics
Dairy farmers urged to sign-up to government pilot that will replace BPS
The Royal Association of British Dairy Farmers (RABDF) is urging dairy producers to sign up for the pilot of the...
Agri-Business
Dutch dairy auction boost drives hope for milk price increases
This week’s Dutch dairy auction has seen the full haul with significant increases posted across all four of the main...
Agri Politics
'Significant progress' made in achieving stability for farmers and crofters in Scotland’s LFA
A recent review, undertaken by NFU Scotland Less Favoured Areas (LFA) Committee, has identified significant progress in achieving stability for...
Environment
UK government launches new Environment Bill outlining 5 key principles
Government ministers will aim to put protecting the environment at the heart of future policy, under new plans set out...
Environment
Government encourages farmers to take part in Sustainable Farming Incentive pilot
Farmers are being encouraged to take part in the pilot of the Sustainable Farming Incentive – the next step in...
Environment
NSA warns Sustainable Farming Incentive is 'not a finished scheme'
The National Sheep Association (NSA) has welcomed the first indication of how England’s new Environmental Land Management Scheme (ELMS) will...
Agri-Business
‘Unprecedented change’ proposed for NI’s electricity grid
SONI, the electricity transmission system operator for Northern Ireland, has announced plans to reform the grid to achieve Northern Ireland’s...
Agri-Business
Dale Farm unveils new look after 50 years of old branding
Northern Ireland dairy cooperative Dale Farm has unveiled new branding as part of a major growth strategy for the next...
Agri-Business
Agri-businesses urged to consider investments after 'significant' tax changes
Agricultural businesses need to carefully consider their investment options after the spring Budget introduced several significant tax changes, says rural...
Machinery
AGCO launches competition to reward customers for buying branded lubricants
AGCO customers based in the UK and Republic of Ireland (ROI) who purchase branded lubricants for their machine during the...
Agri-Business
Expansion of crop protection specialist results in 10 new jobs
Co. Down-based crop conservation specialist, UPU Industries, is expanding its position in the global food chain, resulting in increased output...
Agri-Business
HSBC launches £1.2 billion fund for agriculture
HSBC UK has launched a £1.2 billion fund for agriculture businesses as part of its commitment to help British companies...
Agri-Business
Davidson & Robertson restructures to create dedicated sales team
Davidson & Robertson (D&R), the rural surveyors and consultants, has restructured its way of working to meet demands of growing...
