Arable
Policies needed to help farmers cope with volatile weather - NFU
As the National Farmers’ Union (NFU) harvest survey reveals a significant drop in yield across all major crops, the NFU...
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Rural Life
Farmer to fly-tippers: ‘I’m going to bring a load of buffalo dung and tip it in your shop’
Well-known buffalo farmer and butcher Steven Mitchell, best known for his business ‘The Buffalo Farm’, has taken to social media...
Agri Politics
NFU Scotland seeks new president and vice-presidents
The starting gun has been fired on an election process that will see NFU Scotland (NFUS) appoint a new president...
Forestry
New Science and Innovation strategy for forestry published
A new Science and Innovation strategy for forestry in Great Britain to support the sector’s long-term future has today (Wednesday,...
Environment
NI government rejects planning for major Tyrone wind farm
Northern Ireland’s Minister for Infrastructure has rejected planning permission for a planned £150 million (€165 million) wind farm in Co....
Agri Politics
'We are at a critical time in recruitment for many growers' - NFU
The National Farmers’ Union (NFU) is urging the government to provide immediate clarity on how fruit, veg and flower businesses...
Rural Life
'Don’t let negligence and ignorance be cause for a real-life horror' - fireworks
With bonfire night fast approaching and official displays cancelled due to Covid-19 restrictions, the Farmers’ Union of Wales (FUW) is...
N.Ireland
Lady Dufferin, Marchioness of Clandeboye Estate, passes away at 79
Tributes had been paid to the Marchioness of Dufferin and Ava, Lady Dufferin of Clandeboye Estate, who has died aged...
Beef
Beef trade: Decline in ‘prime cattle’ sent for direct slaughter to NI
The Northern Ireland beef trade is experiencing a similar trend to that in the Republic of Ireland, when comparing average...
Agri Politics
'Defra must lay out its roadmap for farming without further delay' - TFA
The Tenant Farmers Association (TFA) has said that farmers the length and breadth of England need clarity on the way...
Agri-Business
Over 140 workers test positive for Covid-19 at Cranswick Country Foods
The testing of workers for Covid-19 at the Cranswick Country Foods plant in Watton, Norfolk, has revealed that over 140...
N.Ireland
Covid TB test easements to end in NI
Temporary measures to stop herds overdue their TB test because of Covid-19 disruption from being closed up are set to...
Agri Politics
Phasing out of BPS into RDP is 'a concern in itself' - FUW
In responding to the Welsh government’s latest sustainable farming consultation, the Farmers’ Union of Wales (FUW) has supported a number...
N.Ireland
Tractor driver arrested for driving on motorway…in wrong direction
A tractor driver has been arrested for a number of offences after being stopped for driving on a motorway –...
Agri Politics
NFU Cymru to hold 'Welsh Food and Farming; Moving Forward' conference
Due to be held with a little over 50 days before the end of the Brexit transition period, this year’s...
Agri-Business
Bumper UK barley crop will not make up for reduction in wheat production
This year saw a UK barley crop of over 8.4 million tonnes produced, but the bumper crop will not make...
Agri-Business
Bumper UK barley crop will not make up for reduction in wheat production
This year saw a UK barley crop of over 8.4 million tonnes produced, but the bumper crop will not make...
Rural Life
Jamie's Farm receives award for outstanding contribution to British agriculture
Jamie Feilden, co-founder and CEO of the charity Jamie’s Farm, is celebrating after receiving a British Farming Award for his...
