Environment
FUW encourages farmers to get behind Big Farmland Bird Count 2021
The Farmers’ Union of Wales (FUW) is encouraging farmers in Wales to get behind the Big Farmland Bird Count (BFBC)...
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N.Ireland
Northern Ireland Agriculture Minister diagnosed with cancer
Northern Ireland Agriculture Minister Edwin Poots has confirmed he has cancer. According to the News Letter, a tumour was discovered...
Sheep
PGI Welsh lamb recipes proves to be a hit in Scandinavia
Consumers in Sweden have been delighted with a new range of PGI Welsh lamb recipes exclusively created by native leading...
Agri-Business
'We do have a problem with peddling misinformation and half-truths' - CLA on Oatly advertising
The Country Land and Business Association (CLA) has criticised a new marketing campaign for vegan food brand Oatly for what...
Rural Life
LEAF Open Farm Sunday announces plans for 2021
LEAF (Linking Environment And Farming) organisers of the farming industry’s annual open day, LEAF Open Farm Sunday (LOFS), has today...
Agri-Business
Poots insists brands like Heinz, Hartley’s and Bisto are at risk in NI food shortage row
“You can have your roast but you might not have Bisto on it,” Northern Ireland Agriculture Minister Edwin Poots told...
Dairy
5 in a row for GDT as latest auction sees another index boost
The Global Dairy Trade (GDT) index has posted a strong increase in the second auction of 2021 to mark five...
Rural Life
CLA warns of crop damage caused by walkers not sticking to paths
Crops are being damaged nationwide as a result of walkers not keeping to public footpaths, the Country Land and Business...
Agri-Business
FMC announces appointment of a new commercial technical manager
The FMC has appointed a new commercial technical manager in a bid to strengthen its support to farmers and agronomists....
Agri-Business
9% increase proposed for agriculture in NI Draft Budget
The Executive’s spend on Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs in Northern Ireland is pencilled to increase by 9.1% according to...
Environment
NFU Cymru welcomes High Court ruling on general licences for bird control
NFU Cymru has welcomed the High Court ruling that Natural Resources Wales’ (NRW) general licences to control wild birds are...
Agri-Business
New animal movement rules threaten end of showing in Britain for NI breeders
New animal movement restrictions threaten to bring an end to the British show circuit for Northern Irish breeders, unless a...
Agri-Business
‘The current paper-based customs system is a relic’ – BPMA on meat exports
The UK meat industry has warned of impending border chaos for exports, as post-Brexit checks between the UK and EU...
Agri-Business
Republic’s beef exports to NI up 10% in 2020
Beef exports from the Republic to Northern Ireland have risen dramatically over the last 12 months, according to a newly...
N.Ireland
UFU confirms plans to review AGM election procedure
The Ulster Farmers’ Union has confirmed it is currently reviewing changes to its election procedure. Currently, voting is carried out...
Rural Life
Controversial farming documentary 'This Good Earth' due for release on January 21
A controversial farming documentary which will give an insight into the farming and food sectors is due to be released...
Agri Politics
Voting for 4 new BVA regional representatives opens today
The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has opened voting today (Monday, January 18), for four new regional representatives to be the...
Environment
Flood warning issued for northern, central and eastern England
Parts of northern, central and eastern England are being urged to prepare for the risk of significant flooding in some...
