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...
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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...
N.Ireland
Letter to the editor: Latest deductions show need for legislation on farm gate prices
Farmers For Action (FFA) has been receiving complaints from pig farmers supplying Cranswick Country Foods at Cullybackey (Co. Antrim) in...
EU
Brexit no-deal would compound Covid-19 impacts - COPA
The prospect of Brexit negotiators failing to reach a deal on future EU-UK trade relations will result in a “devastating...
Agri Politics
'MPs must follow the Lords vote to ban lower animal welfare imports' - RSPCA
After the Lords voted to stop lower animal welfare standard imports, the RSPCA is urging the public to pressure their...
Agri Politics
'The EU remains the most important market for British agri-food exports' - NFU
The President of the National Farmers’ Union (NFU) Minette Batters has responded to the publication of the government’s Reasonable Worst...
N.Ireland
Country girl launches campaign for government to fund NI’s air ambulance
A friend of teenager Ellie McDonnell, who was rescued by Northern Ireland’s Air Ambulance but sadly passed away a year...
N.Ireland
Country girl launches campaign for government to fund NI’s air ambulance
A friend of teenager Ellie McDonnell, who was rescued by Northern Ireland’s Air Ambulance but sadly passed away a year...
N.Ireland
‘Don’t get caught out by bulls’ HSENI warns farmers
Northern Ireland’s Health and Safety Executive (HSENI) has launched its second Farm Safe Essential message, which urges farmers not to...
Rural Life
Man killed after being trampled to death by a herd of cattle
A man in North Yorkshire has died after being trampled by a herd of cattle while out on a walk...
Agri Politics
'New Covid-19 restrictions will not change how we work' - BVA
The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has responded following Covid-19 updates issued by governments in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland,...
Rural Life
Appeal for info following the theft of 4 Simmental cows during the night
Police in Devon launched an appeal for information following the theft of four Simmental cows from a barn in Paignton....
World News
German police investigate illegal workers in meat factories
German police have searched over 40 homes and businesses in an effort to crack down on foreign workers being illegally brought...
Arable
Keep an eye out for the flea beetle in oilseed rape crops
Farmers who planted oilseed rape should be keeping an eye out for the flea beetle in oilseed rape crops, or...
Arable
Keep an eye out for the flea beetle in oilseed rape crops
Farmers who planted oilseed rape should be keeping an eye out for the flea beetle in oilseed rape crops, or...
Rural Life
'Farmers must be protected by livestock worrying legislation'
The National Farmers’ Union (NFU) Scotland Vice President Charlie Adam highlighted the need for greater protection for those who are...
Rural Life
FUW to host virtual All Wales Mental Health Conference
Poor mental health and suicide in rural and farming communities is sadly an increasing problem and one that the Farmers’...
Rural Life
'Badger culling delivers reductions in bovine TB of up to 66%' - NFU
National Farmers’ Union (NFU) deputy president Stuart Roberts has written to The Times in relation to a column written by...
