Pig/Poultry
Small-scale pig keepers invited to take African swine fever survey
The UK government has launched a survey aimed at small-scale pig keepers today (July 20) as it steps up its...
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Environment
Eustice slams 'old EU model' for failing to stop decline in biodiversity
Environment Secretary George Eustice slammed the EU’s environmental framework as having “too many reports but not enough action” as he...
Rural Life
Public backing of British farmers grows to record high
A new survey has shown that support for British farmers has reached a record high as a result of farmers’...
N.Ireland
Parades Commission gives NI’s first post-Covid tractor run the green light
A group of enthusiasts in Co. Down have got together to pull off Northern Ireland’s first official tractor run post-lockdown. Taking...
N.Ireland
Parades Commission gives NI’s first post-Covid tractor runs the green light
Two group of enthusiasts have got together to pull off Northern Ireland’s first official tractor runs post-lockdown. Taking place this...
Rural Life
New breed secretary appointed at the British Limousin Cattle Society
The British Limousin Society has appointed former agri-business man Will Ketley as its new breed secretary. The society said Ketley’s...
Agri-Business
NI porridge oat firm announces £1 million export success
Northern Ireland oat firm White’s Speedicook Ltd has secured contracts in the Middle East estimated to be worth over £1...
Rural Life
NFU Cymru president delivers video message ahead of virtual Royal Welsh Show
Ahead of the virtual Royal Welsh Show next week, NFU Cymru president John Davies has produced a special video message...
Agri-Business
Scottish agri-tech collaboration offers alternative to random test digs
A 12-month agri-technology collaboration in the East of Scotland to trial new precision agriculture tools could offer potato growers an effective...
Arable
Emergency approval of blight fungicide for organic potatoes
The Chemicals Regulation Division (CRD) in the UK has approved Funguran Progress for emergency use on organic potatoes to control...
N.Ireland
YFCU members elect new vice-presidents over Zoom
Young Farmers’ Clubs of Ulster (YFCU) has elected its new presidential team to lead the organisation from 2020 to 2021....
Sheep
Stoc+ project encourages flock keepers to regularly assess body condition
Vets are encouraging sheep farmers to conduct body condition assessments to maximise the productivity of their flocks and reduce potential...
Agri-Business
Tech that turns CO2 into animal feed awarded £2 million government grant
Nine innovative projects that apply big data, AI and robotics to UK farming will benefit from a £24 million fund...
N.Ireland
Appeal for assistance of public following theft of quads
An appeal for information has been made by authorities following the theft of quads in two separate incidents in recent...
N.Ireland
Letter to the editor: ‘New Deal’ – from the Great Depression – needed for NI farming
We – in the Farmers For Action group – believe that no one can deny that the UK Chancellor of...
Agri-Business
Scottish Government launches agricultural Covid loan scheme to boost cash flow
The Scottish government has launched a new loan scheme for farmers to allow help them maintain cash flow during the...
N.Ireland
Letter to the editor: ‘New Deal’ – from the Great Depression – needed for NI farming
We – in the Farmers For Action group – believe that no one can deny that the UK Chancellor of...
N.Ireland
Letter to the editor: ‘New Deal’ – from the Great Depression – needed for NI farming
We – in the Farmers For Action group – believe that no one can deny that the UK Chancellor of...
