World News
Small fines 'incentivise' meat companies to continue endangering employees
The world’s largest meat producer JBS Foods has been fined for failing to provide protection for staff in its Colorado...
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Agri Politics
UK-Japan trade deal will bring new opportunities for farmers - NFU
A post-Brexit trade deal between the UK and Japan has been welcomed by the National Farmers Union (NFU). The UK’s...
Environment
£40 million Green Recovery Challenge Fund opens for applications
Grants from £50,000 to £5 million are now available from the Green Recovery Challenge Fund to help the nation build...
Agri-Business
UK parliament to vote on bill which would ‘breach’ Northern Ireland Protocol
The parliament in the UK will today (Monday, September 14) vote on legislation which the EU says would “breach” the...
Rural Life
Fire crews called to deal with tractor fire in Cornwall
Fire crews in Bude, Cornwall, were called to the scene of a tractor fire on Saturday (September 12). Two pumps...
Agri-Business
Clandeboye Estate launches £2 million expansion to quadruple production
Northern Ireland’s only yoghurt maker, Clandeboye Estate, has announced it will invest over £2 million to expand its yoghurt business...
Agri-Business
Clandeboye Estate launches £2 million expansion to quadruple production
Northern Ireland’s only yoghurt maker, Clandeboye Estate, has announced it will invest over £2 million to expand its yoghurt business...
N.Ireland
Irish Guild of Agricultural Journalists elects new president
Northern Ireland agricultural journalist Richard Halleron has begun a three-year term as president of the Irish Guild of Agricultural Journalists....
Pig/Poultry
6,000 chickens killed in a fire in Co. Tyrone
Around 6,000 chickens have been killed in an overnight fire at a farm in Dungannon, Co. Tyrone. The Northern Ireland...
World News
'It's not even a slap on the wrist' - Smithfield Foods fined for failing to protect workers
The US Labour Department has cited Smithfield Foods for failing to provide protection for its employees during the Covid-19 pandemic....
World News
China bans German pork imports after African swine fever case
China has said it will ban any imports of German pork after a case of African swine fever (ASF) was...
Rural Life
Scotch Brands Showcased at Virtual Taste of Grampian
Scotch Beef PGI, Scotch Lamb PGI and Specially Selected Pork are set to be showcased as part of this year’s...
Agri-Business
Grain price: Green lights in the markets
Grain markets were in the green this week. Prices have been increasing over the past few weeks and on Thursday...
Agri-Business
Grain price: Green lights in the markets
Grain markets were in the green this week. Prices have been increasing over the past few weeks and on Thursday...
Rural Life
RCVS launches 2 new awards for 2021 to celebrate community and compassion
The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) launched two new awards to celebrate compassion and community within the sector for...
Rural Life
RHASS launches fundraising campaign to 'save' Royal Highland Show
The 2021 Royal Highland Show (RHS) may only proceed with external financial support, as directors warn the Covid-19 pandemic has...
Environment
New advisory panel to drive NFU Scotland's response to climate change
NFU Scotland’s newly established Climate Change Advisory Panel has met via video call for the first time today (September 11,...
Beef
Mercosur trade deal ‘fails sustainability criteria’ – Oxford University
Researchers from Oxford University have found that the trade agreement between the EU and Mercosur “fails across sustainability criteria”. In...
