N.Ireland
Local avian influenza restrictions lifted around 2 outbreak farms in NI
Agriculture Minister Gordon Lyons has announced that the local Surveillance Zones around the two commercial poultry farms where Highly Pathogenic...
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Agri-Business
The price of low-cost: Irish food chain systems accused of ‘perpetuating rural poverty’
The modern low-cost food system “perpetuates rural poverty”, a Northern Ireland based rural development academic and lobbyist has warned. Rural...
Agri Politics
NFUS president and vice-president thanked for contributions as they prepare to step down
NFU Scotland Chief Executive Scott Walker has said ‘family is at the heart of NFU Scotland’ during his address to...
Agri-Business
New head of farming appointed at Strutt & Parker
BNP Paribas Real Estate has announced that Jonathan (Jonty) Armitage has been appointed as the new head of farming within...
Dairy
Soya feed alternative scoops Royal Dairy Innovation Award
A UK-grown sustainable feed that can replace soya in dairy cow rations has scooped this year’s Royal Dairy Innovation Award...
Rural Life
HGV drivers reminded to check tyres following latest legislation change
The Countryside Alliance is encouraging owners of HGVs – including horseboxes and livestock carriers – to check their tyres following...
N.Ireland
Women in Science: Challenge yourself… you might just find a career you love
Get out of your comfort zone, get speaking at conferences, meeting people and trying new things, one of Northern Ireland’s...
Agri-Business
£2 million Covid-19 support fund launched for NI hatching egg sector
Northern Ireland Agriculture Minister Gordon Lyons has announced a financial support package worth up to £2 million for poultry farmers...
Agri-Business
UK organic market hits highest growth level in 15 years
The Soil Association Certification’s Organic Market Report 2021 reveals the organic market in the UK is now worth £2.79 billion,...
N.Ireland
‘Ag Science might not be ‘sexy’ …but you’d be a fool not to follow your interests’
Ag science might not be as “sexy” as some other fields, but follow your interests and you’ll be rewarded with...
Dairy
First Milk creamery hits First4Milk sustainability milestones
First Milk has announced that its creamery at Haverfordwest has hit two sustainability milestones recently. December 2020 saw the creamery,...
Machinery
John Deere appoints new agricultural division sales manager
Following John Deere’s recent business reorganisation in Europe, Brian D’Arcy has been appointed agricultural division sales manager for John Deere...
N.Ireland
Driver of 4×4 towing trailer sought following hit-and-run incident
The driver of a 4×4 which was towing a “distinctive” flatbed trailer is being sought by members of the Police...
Agri-Business
First Letters of Offer arrive for £15 million FBIS Tier 1 scheme
Letters of Offer for the £15 million Farm Business Improvement Scheme (FBIS) have started to issue to thousands of farmers, Agriculture...
Agri-Business
FUW meets with BMPA to discuss Brexit concerns on meat exports
Farmers’ Union of Wales (FUW) members from Montgomeryshire, as well as the British Meat Processors Association (BMPA), have met with...
N.Ireland
Little elected as new president of NIVA and BVA NI branch
The Northern Ireland branch of the British Veterinary Association (BVA) and the North of Ireland Veterinary Association (NIVA) have jointly...
Agri-Business
Northern Ireland weighing up deposit return scheme for plastic bottles
Work is underway to review the feasibility of a deposit return scheme for single-use plastic bottles in Northern Ireland. Speaking in...
Opinion
China will control the tenor of the UK and global food markets
It can be taken for granted that the UK government intends securing free trade arrangements with countries around the world,...
