N.Ireland
DAERA port staff return to work in Northern Ireland
Staff of Northern Ireland’s Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) have returned to work at two ports today...
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Agri Politics
Welsh farming unions raise concerns about future direction of Welsh agri policy
The Welsh farming unions and Wales YFC have written to the Minister for Environment, Energy and Rural Affairs to express...
Agri Politics
Grants to be made available for farmers to prepare for new ammonia permitting rules
Farmers should prepare for significant changes when it comes to ammonia emissions after Farming Minister Victoria Prentis announced plans to...
Agri-Business
‘Covid-19 has not just caused a health crisis but also a hunger crisis’
A world-renown foods rights academic has warned that the Covid-19 pandemic has caused a “hunger crisis” even in some of...
Agri-Business
‘Independent strategic review’ to examine future of NI’s agri-food sector
Northern Ireland Economy Minister Dianne Dodds has revealed intentions to launch an independent strategic review on the future of Northern...
Beef
United Auctions issues new regulations and security measures for upcoming live auction
United Auctions will be enforcing a strict set of regulations and security controls to ensure the safety of staff and...
Agri-Business
Minister Lyons announces £840,000 for NI farm innovation projects
Seven groups across Northern Ireland have been awarded £840,000 to work with farmers in developing practical solutions to address problems...
Agri-Business
McDonald’s walk-in announcement step in the right direction for suppliers
Moves to reopen McDonald’s stores for walk-in customers could help stabilise beef markets as the hospitality sector shutdown shows no...
Rural Life
Farmers say poor rural connectivity is leaving them behind
More than four in 10 farmers still don’t have adequate fast and reliable broadband in order to run a modern-day...
Agri Politics
Tenant farmers show strong interest in BPS Lump Sum exit scheme
The Tenant Farmers Association (TFA) has published the findings of its survey of tenant farmer views on the Department for...
Agri-Business
Sommet to lead the way on ‘new digital era’ for shows
Directors of one of Europe’s largest specialist livestock shows – Sommet de l’Élevage (Livestock Summit) – have announced plans to embark...
Agri Politics
NFU Scotland urges members to engage with Red Tractor review
Red Tractor Assurance is undertaking a periodic review of farm assurance standards across multiple sectors and NFU Scotland is urging...
Dairy
Dechomet dispersal sale sees top price of 3,100gns
Dungannon farmers’ mart, Co. Tyrone, held the dispersal sale of the Dechomet herd for Bill and Gordon McCully, Castlewellan, Co. Down,...
Agri-Business
How an Australian cattle rancher sold Microsoft $500,000 of carbon credits
Computing giant Microsoft has launched a new partnership with Australian farm Wilmot Cattle Company to use grazing cattle to offset...
Rural Life
RHASS gives update on 2021 Royal Highland Show plans
The Royal Agricultural Society of Scotland (RHASS) has spoken about the current planning situation for the 2021 Royal Highland Show....
Agri-Business
‘Surprises planned’ for special 30th Sommet de l’Élevage show
Major European agricultural show Sommet de l’Élevage (Livestock Summit) is hoping to hit 100,000 visitors as it becomes a four-day event...
Agri-Business
LMC to prioritise sustainability in 2021
Working to improve the sustainability of the beef and sheep sectors will be a priority for the Livestock and Meat...
Agri Politics
FUW appoints new group managing director
The Farmers’ Union of Wales (FUW) has announced a new role – FUW group managing director, who will oversee the...
