Agri Politics
Scottish cabinet secretary gives his backing to the sheep sector in NSA meeting
Relations between the Scottish Government and the country’s sheep farmers and crofters were “strengthened” in a recent meeting between National...
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N.Ireland
Towing trailer spells trouble for driver
The driver of a small car towing a trailer landed in hot water with law enforcement last week after being...
Agri Politics
'We cannot afford to get this wrong' - NFU Cymru on proposed Agriculture Bill
“Politicians’ support for Welsh and UK farming must carry through to sure-fire commitments to protect the industry’s high standards in...
Rural Life
Applications open for QMS ‘Scotch Kitchen in Schools’ Meat Voucher scheme
A Quality Meat Scotland (QMS) initiative to help Scotland’s school pupils to learn to cook quick, tasty and healthy meals...
N.Ireland
'Attention to detail is important' as potato harvest gets into full swing
As potato harvesting gets into full swing, attention to detail is important to ensure potato crops are not damaged and...
Dairy
How we can cut dairy emissions without cutting down on dairy?
Reducing the world’s population of dairy cows would dramatically reduce the greenhouse gas emissions and land demands of milk and...
Rural Life
'New approach' needed to protect livestock from attacks - SLE
A new approach which increases the focus on preventing incidents of livestock worrying rather than simply punishing those responsible is...
Agri-Business
Independent review issues ‘red status’ on DAERA’s Brexit preparations
An independent review of DAERA’s Brexit preparations has issued a ‘red status’ warning over the region’s preparedness. The external review of...
Agri-Business
Independent review issues ‘red status’ on DAERA’s Brexit preparations
An independent review of DAERA’s Brexit preparations has issued a ‘red status’ warning over the region’s preparedness. The external review of...
Arable
Harvest 2020 has seen 'some of the poorest crops cut in living memory'
Reports from around the country suggest Scotland’s 2020 cereal harvest is drawing to a close and many parts have been...
Beef
Increase in beef bulls on dairy farms drives NI’s increase in beef-sired calves
Figures show more Northern Ireland dairy farmers are choosing to serve cows with beef bulls again as the number of beef-sired...
Beef
Increase in beef bulls on dairy cows drives NI’s rise in beef-sired calves
Figures show more Northern Ireland dairy farmers are choosing to serve cows with beef bulls again as the number of beef-sired...
Sheep
Sheep trade deals with New Zealand and Australia 'present the biggest risks' - NSA
Domestic sheep farming must be safeguarded amongst future trade deals with New Zealand and Australia. This was the message delivered...
Pig/Poultry
Market prices well up despite potential 'clouds on the horizon'
According to analysis by Hybu Cig Cymru – Meat Promotion Wales (HCC), new data on abattoir throughput from the Department for...
Agri-Business
‘Entirely illogical’: Poots defends decision to intervene over SES ammonia limits
Minister Poots has defended his decision to intervene over agricultural planning issues in Northern Ireland. Shared Environmental Services (SES), a...
Agri-Business
‘Entirely illogical’: Poots defends decision to intervene over SES ammonia limits
Minister Poots has defended his decision to intervene over agricultural planning issues in Northern Ireland. Shared Environmental Services (SES), a...
Sheep
FUW calls on consumers and industry to make wool 'first choice'
The Farmers’ Union of Wales (FUW) is calling on consumers; politicians; and the construction, craft and fashion industries to support...
Agri-Business
EU summer crop yields close to 5-year average
The September MARS bulletin published by the European Commission states that overall yields of summer crops in the EU are...
