Agri-Business
Chinese exports temporarily suspended from Cranswick’s NI site
Pork giant Cranswick has said it is hoping to recommence Chinese exports from its Northern Ireland site imminently. The firm...
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Agri Politics
NFU Scotland calls for clear commitment to Scottish agriculture in spending review
NFU Scotland is looking to Chancellor of the Exchequer Rishi Sunak to show a clear commitment to supporting Scottish agriculture...
Agri Politics
NFU Cymru report reveals what farmers are concerned about for the future
A new NFU Cymru report has highlighted the unique contribution that the Welsh upland farming community makes to food security,...
Beef
Cow trade takes another setback in Northern Ireland
There was little or no change in the prices offered for prime cattle last week in Northern Ireland, according to...
Agri-Business
Cranswick reveals £8.2 million spend on Covid-19 measures
Pork giant Cranswick spent more than £8 million implementing Covid-19 measures and had to stockpile key ingredients out of fear...
Agri-Business
Winter Fair Online to reveal first ‘Champion of the Decade’
The Royal Ulster Agricultural Society (RUAS) has announced plans to mark the date of its flagship dairy show online, showcasing...
Arable
Improved situation for EU winter cereal crops
Heavy rain in October delayed planting across Europe, but dry weather in November has allowed many areas to catch up,...
Agri Politics
Britain and Canada secure £20 billion post-Brexit rollover trade deal
The UK has reached an agreement with Canada over a £20 billion rollover trade deal which will see British exports...
N.Ireland
DAERA to take responsible antibiotics use courses online
Northern Ireland’s Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has had to take its responsible antibiotics use courses online...
Agri-Business
NI dairy research project to improve welfare and production in robotic systems
A new PhD research project co-funded AgriSearch will aim to understand dairy cow behaviour to improve production and welfare in...
Rural Life
30,000L of fuel stolen from Welsh farm
An appeal for information has been launched by police in Gwent after around 30,000L of fuel was stolen from a...
Environment
Oil and gas industry commits to new framework for reporting methane
In a move that will help tackle one of the “biggest and most solvable contributors to the climate crisis”, major...
Agri Politics
Farming unions unite to call for funding reassurances
“Welsh, Scottish and Northern Irish farmers and their respective rural economies must not be the losers from a battle over...
Environment
Report: Decrease in air pollution across Europe
The European Environment Agency’s (EEA) ‘Air quality in Europe – 2020 report’ published yesterday (Monday November 23) shows that better...
Rural Life
FUW encourages people to shop local this Christmas
The Farmers’ Union of Wales (FUW) is urging shoppers to keep their Christmas shopping local to show support for rural...
Beef
Final preparations underway for socially-distanced Beef and Lamb tomorrow
Final preparations are underway at Balmoral Park for Northern Ireland’s first socially-distanced agricultural show; The Royal Ulster Premier Beef and Lamb...
Agri-Business
RUAS ‘to review’ 2021 Balmoral Show date
Balmoral Show organisers, the Royal Ulster Agricultural Society (RUAS), have confirmed they are already considering postponing the 2021 event, AgriLand...
Rural Life
RSPCA warns prospective puppy buyers to watch out this Christmas
The RSPCA is warning prospective puppy buyers to watch out for Christmas cons as a new survey finds more than...
