Rural Life
New world record price of £28,455 fetched for a sheepdog at auction
A sale of sheepdogs at Dolgellau Mart in Wales brought with it a world record sale for a working sheepdog...
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Rural Life
2021 Turriff show cancelled due to 'continued uncertainty' around Covid-19
Organisers of the Turriff Show in Scotland have announced that the event will not run in 2021 as planned due...
Rural Life
Yorkshire Water grants young farmer opportunity to run Scow Hall Farm
23 year-old Robert McAneney will take over tenancy at Yorkshire Water’s Scow Hall Farm, under its new Beyond Nature Next Generation...
Agri-Business
FUW warns farmers to be on the lookout for potential scams
The Farmers’ Union of Wales (FUW) is urging members to be aware of scams and cold callers, as recent incidents...
N.Ireland
#Run1000 participants travel 2 and a half times around the world
Teams from the four nations across the UK and Ireland and one representing the ‘rest of the world’ have just...
Sheep
First recipients of NSA travel bursary to reveal findings from exploratory trips
Attendees at the next of National Sheep Association’s (NSA) popular Breakfast Club webinars will hear from two young enthusiastic sheep...
Agri-Business
2020 Food and Drink Federation Awards winners announced
Representatives from across the supply chain came together virtually to celebrate the efforts of the food and drink industry over...
Environment
Food, Farming and Land Convention to debate future of sustainable farming in NI
Conservation charity the RSPB NI is set to host a two-day conference to examine the future of sustainable farming and...
Rural Life
Survey shows British people value farmers more than any other country
An international YouGov survey of more than 22,000 people in 16 countries reveals the most and least-respected professions. While scientists...
Dairy
Dairy-Tech addresses the benefits of use of robots in milking cows
Milking robots can help dairy farmers increase efficiency, ease staffing issues, and improve public perception of milking cows, delegates heard...
Agri Politics
NFU Cymru welcomes new chair of HCC
NFU Cymru has congratulated Catherine Smith on her appointment as the new chair of Hybu Cig Cymru (HCC). Food Business...
Machinery
John Deere announces it will not attend Agritechnica 2021
John Deere is extending its pause on attending trade shows and has announced that it will not attend the Agritechnica...
Environment
NAP derogation applications and fertilisation account deadline extended in NI
The submission deadline for manure export records and NAP derogation applications and fertilisation accounts in Northern Ireland has been extended....
Rural Life
CLA calls for improved maintenance system to stave off flooding
Undertaking regular maintenance of England’s main rivers would help improve flooding in rural areas, the Country Land and Business Association...
Beef
Making a start on scanning autumn-calvers
As we enter the first week of spring, it is time for farmers that are operating an autumn-calving system to...
Dairy
Avoiding E.coli mastitis in freshly-calved cows
The spring period is a busy time on farms and dealing with cases of mastitis is something that farmers don’t...
N.Ireland
Who is Gordon Lyons – NI’s new Agriculture Minister?
East Antrim MLA Gordon Lyons has taken charge of the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs portfolio as Edwin...
Machinery
Pics: Valtra ups the ante in new 5th generation A Series
The Valtra A Series is going into its 5th generation, the Scandinavian tractor manufacturer has announced. The model series continues...
