Environment
NVZ support package for Welsh farmers is 'woefully inadequate' - NFU Cymru
NFU Cymru has said that they are astounded by the Welsh government’s announcement introducing an EU Nitrate Vulnerable Zone (NVZ)...
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Rural Life
NFU Scotland and SLE call for urgent action to be taken on fly-tipping
Small businesses and farmers are calling for urgent action on fly-tipping. That was the message from NFU Scotland (NFUS) and...
Agri Politics
RAU hosts farm animal welfare webinar between the UK and the Netherlands
Farm animal welfare experts from the UK and the Netherlands joined to discuss priorities, best practice and policy in a...
Agri-Business
Brexit is impacting on grain imports into Northern Ireland
The Northern Ireland Grain Trade Association (NIGTA) is claiming that the new Brexit trade deal (Trade and Co-operation Agreement) will...
Agri-Business
Straw importers advised of new rules for moving bales from GB to NI
Straw and hay importers will have to meet new rules when moving bales from Great Britain to Northern Ireland, the...
Sheep
Ewe nutrition in late pregnancy
Appropriate nutrition and management during late pregnancy is key to profitable mid-season lamb production. 75-80% of foetal growth occurs in...
Beef
BVA welcomes new bovine TB plans but sounds note of caution over scientific evidence
The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has welcomed the government’s latest plans to eradicate bovine tuberculosis (bTB) in England by 2038,...
Rural Life
Royal Welsh Agricultural Show cancelled for 2021
The Royal Welsh Agricultural Society has announced plans to cancel three of its major shows for 2021 while the showgrounds...
Dairy
Why milk 2 cows when one Holstein will do?
Co. Down dairy farmer Charlie Weir is in the middle of his second year as chairman of Holstein Northern Ireland...
Pig/Poultry
First outbreak of avian influenza confirmed in Wales
The chief veterinary officer for Wales Christianne Glossop has confirmed avian influenza H5N8 in pheasants on Anglesey. A temporary control zone...
Rural Life
£2.3 million worth of farm animals stolen from UK farms in 2020
New figures released by rural insurer NFU Mutual reveal that farm animals worth an estimated £2.3 million were stolen from...
N.Ireland
Treasury refuses to replace £15.3 million EU TB fund for Northern Ireland
Westminster has refused to step in to replace a £15.3 million EU fund ring-fenced for TB eradication efforts in Northern Ireland,...
Dairy
Dispersal sale of dairy herd receives top price of €2,930
The introduction of Level 5 Covid-19 restrictions led to marts moving to fully online sales – which has caused many...
Beef
Having all the essentials ready for the calving season
With the busy spring-calving period already started on some farms, it’s time to complete the final jobs and complete a...
Agri-Business
Criminal investigation launched into north-west landslide
A criminal investigation has been launched into a devastating landslide which transformed a natural beauty spot in the north-west into a...
Environment
'Draconian water quality legislation makes a mockery of devolution' - FUW
The Farmers’ Union of Wales (FUW) has said that the Welsh government water quality legislation announced today (January 27) makes...
Arable
'Banning solid urea would discriminate against farmers in England' - NFU
The National Farmers’ Union (NFU) believes an industry-regulated approach to the use of solid urea fertiliser will allow farmers in...
Agri-Business
World feed production up 1% in 2020
The 10th annual Alltech Global Feed Survey estimates world feed production increased by 1% to 1,187.7 million metric tonnes. The...
