N.Ireland
‘Real, concrete’ discussions underway for proposed NI veterinary school
Plans to establish a veterinary school in Northern Ireland may finally come to fruition as pressure mounts up for the department...
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Rural Life
More than 50 stolen power tools and machines recovered in police raid
Police in Sussex recovered over 50 stolen farm machines and power tools after executing a search warrant at a premises...
Beef
Cow trade is coming under pressure in Northern Ireland
The Livestock and Meat Commission (LMC) is reporting this week that the cow trade in Northern Ireland is coming under...
Agri-Business
NI farmers to be repaid EU Crisis Reserve money by the end of December
Northern Ireland farmers are set to see a Christmas boost to their bank accounts as the Department of Agriculture, Environment...
Agri Politics
'Agriculture Bill clears way for devastating impact on rural communities' - FUW
The Farmers’ Union of Wales (FUW) says the newly passed Agriculture Act could open the door to devastating impacts on...
Agri-Business
Calls for Westminster to protect access for NI freight travelling via Dublin
Northern Ireland Economy Minister Diane Dodds has urged the UK Government to ensure unfettered access for Northern Ireland freight travelling...
Dairy
Lakeland announces milk price for October supplies
Lakeland has become the latest processor to reveal its milk price for October supplies – revealing a held base price...
Machinery
Pics: New Holland unveils fresh addition to T6 range
New Holland Agriculture has announced a new addition to the T6 tractor range with a new 6-cylinder model, the T6.160 Dynamic...
Sheep
FUW urges members to take advantage of free sheep scab testing
News that examination of skin scrape samples from sheep showing suspect clinical signs of sheep scab is being offered free...
Agri Politics
NFU Scotland welcomes passing of Agriculture Bill
NFU Scotland (NFUS) has welcomed the passage of the UK Agriculture Bill in Westminster as a “significant step forward in...
Agri Politics
'Next 50 days are critical to fortunes of Scottish food and farming'
With the latest round of Brexit negotiations between the UK and the EU underway, the next 50 days are critical...
Pig/Poultry
Further avian influenza cases confirmed in wild birds in England
A further three cases of highly pathogenic avian influenza have been confirmed in wild birds in Stroud, Gloucestershire, according to the Animal and Plant...
Agri Politics
'Agriculture Act marks new era for British food and farming' - NFU
The National Farmers’ Union (NFU) has hailed the introduction of the Agriculture Act as a “landmark moment” for post-Brexit farming,...
Agri Politics
Abbott and Batters debate Brexit and future of UK agriculture in OFC webinar
Former Australian Prime Minister and UK Trade Adviser Tony Abbott joined Minette Batters, President of the National Farmers’ Union (NFU),...
Beef
Beef revenue grows by nearly £10 million after targeted campaign
An eight-week spring campaign to support the red meat industry has generated £9.8 million in incremental retail beef sales. Jointly...
Agri-Business
Guinness announces recall of alcohol-free stout in UK
Guinness has announced that it’s recalling its alcohol-free stout in the UK “as a precaution”. It says it’s due to...
Agri Politics
Agriculture Bill has officially been enacted into UK law
Legislation that will safeguard the potential of agriculture has passed into UK law today (Wednesday, November 11). The government’s Agriculture Bill...
N.Ireland
Appeal for info following theft of trailer and fence posts
An appeal for information has been made following the theft of a Nugent trailer along with a number of fence...
