Agri-Business
NI Water inspections to be carried out on farms
The Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) is informing members that Northern Ireland Water is in the process of completing water regulation...
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Environment
Over 75,000ac of Scottish land under new sustainable management scheme
Over 75,000ac of land in Scotland is now under even more sustainable management, thanks to a pilot leadership programme designed...
Agri-Business
Barbara Bray: Supply chain surpluses are ‘low-hanging fruit’ in food inequality challenge
Stresses on ‘just-in-time’ food supply chains caused by Covid-19 could spur change in how modern retailers factor in unsold produce...
Environment
Tebbutt urges those who are climate-conscious to buy a joint of Welsh lamb or beef
Climate-conscious cooks can serve up a joint of beef or lamb this Christmas with a clear conscience according to Saturday...
Rural Life
Lack of fatalities in collision between tractor and car described by police as a ‘miracle’
A road in York in the UK was left covered in slurry following a collision between a Volkswagen Beetle and...
Agri-Business
UK and EU agree ‘in principle’ on rules regarding Northern Ireland following Brexit
The EU and UK have today (Tuesday December 8) agreed ‘in principle’ the rules surrounding the implementation of the Protocol...
Agri-Business
UK and EU agree ‘in principle’ on rules regarding Northern Ireland following Brexit
The EU and UK have today (Tuesday, December 8) agreed ‘in principle’ the rules surrounding the implementation of the Protocol...
Machinery
New Bobcat dealer appointed for south-east and Greater London
Doosan Bobcat EMEA has appointed Versatile Equipment Ltd as the new authorised Bobcat dealer for the counties of Greater London,...
Agri-Business
Walkers crisps to convert waste potato peel into low-carbon fertiliser for growers
UK crisp firm Walkers has joined forces with a clean-tech firm to create low-carbon fertiliser from its waste potato peelings...
Agri Politics
68% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions is an 'ambitious target' - NFU
The UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson has set an ambitious new climate target according to the National Farmers’ Union (NFU)....
Agri-Business
New ‘Beacon Farm Network’ to include 50 NI farms
Northern Ireland agricultural research body AgriSearch has warned farmers they must develop ways to prove and communicate their sustainability credentials...
Dairy
New Müller scheme to incentivise collaboration, herd health and environment goals
Dairy giant Müller has launched a new programme to help UK farmers improve supply chain collaboration, herd health and their...
Agri-Business
Report: Peas Please report behind extra 162 million servings of veg
A progress report released today by the Peas Please project claims the initiative has helped serve an extra 162 million portion...
Agri-Business
2020 NI animal inventory to be carried out online
The Annual Animal Inventories will be completed entirely online this year due to Covid-19, the Department of Agriculture, Environment and...
Agri-Business
Major change on the cards for AHDB
Major change is on the cards for AHDB as it proposes a new five-year strategy for 2021-2026. Change will focus...
Environment
Average temperature in Europe from September to November is highest on record
The average temperature in Europe from September to November this year is the highest on record, according to new data....
N.Ireland
Northern Ireland Agriculture Minister admitted to hospital
Northern Ireland Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs Minister Edwin Poots is recovering in hospital following emergency surgery on Sunday (December...
N.Ireland
Northern Ireland Agriculture Minister admitted to hospital
Northern Ireland Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs Minister Edwin Poots is recovering in hospital following emergency surgery on Sunday (December...
