Agri Politics
Agriculture Bill amendments set to go before the House of Lords in June
Those in favour of the proposed amendments to the Agriculture Bill, put forward by MPs Simon Hoare and Neil Parish, must...
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Agri-Business
NFU Scotland's political engagement goes online
With NFU Scotland’s programme of regular regional meetings with local politicians brought to a halt during Covid-19, the union has...
Sheep
Average shelf-life of Welsh Lamb improved by up to 16%
A significant boost to the average shelf-life of PGI Welsh Lamb could improve the long-term competitiveness of the industry according to...
Forestry
Forestry and timber markets face new challenges over the coming years – report
Global supply chains face unprecedented levels of uncertainty from the fallout of the coronavirus pandemic. This is according to a...
Forestry
UK forestry investment market worth £121 million during 2019 – Savills report
The value of the UK forestry investment market was just over £121 million during the 2019 forest year (October 1,...
N.Ireland
Covid-19 makes case to end rural school closures says FFA
The Covid-19 pandemic has proved the social value of smaller, rural schools, according to a Northern Ireland farm lobby group....
Agri-Business
NI public urged to buy takeaways to support struggling hospitality sector
Northern Ireland’s Minister of Agriculture has urged the public to indulge in takeaways as the hospitality sector adapts to try...
Machinery
AGCO reports net sales of €1.76 billion for first 3 months
Multinational agricultural machinery giant AGCO reported its results for the first quarter, ending March 31, 2020 earlier this month. AGCO...
Agri-Business
Third generation of Claas family takes on chairperson role
The third generation of the Claas family has taken over the family business, with the announcement of a new chairperson...
Rural Life
Depression and self-harm more prevalent among ‘meat abstainers’
Research carried out in the US indicates that people who avoid eating meat are more at risk of depression, self-harm...
Grass
Sheep advice: Think about quality over quantity when it comes to making silage
Over the next few weeks, the task of gathering and storing next winter’s silage will begin. Sometimes on sheep farms,...
N.Ireland
Are worm burdens affecting the performance of your lambs?
Worm control is vital if you are aiming to achieve good lamb growth rates and a profitable sheep enterprise. Heavy...
N.Ireland
Are worm burdens affecting the performance of your lambs?
Worm control is vital if you are aiming to achieve good lamb growth rates and a profitable sheep enterprise. Heavy...
Agri-Business
Financial support vital for non-bovine milk sector survival
The Royal Association of British Dairy Farmers (RABDF) has requested immediate financial support from the Government for non-bovine milk producers...
Machinery
Tobroco-Giant replaces ‘best-selling’ wheel loader
Tobroco-Giant has unveiled what it deems to be a “worthy successor” to its V452T wheel loader – which for years...
Agri-Business
Fruit farm’s new drive-thru proves instant hit
New social distancing measures, brought about by the current Covid-19 pandemic, have led one soft fruit farm in Staffordshire to...
N.Ireland
Police stop man driving ‘in and out’ of farm yards with ‘offensive weapon’
Members of the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) stopped and searched a vehicle which was reported to have been...
Agri-Business
UK farmers ‘disappointed’ as House of Commons rejects Ag Bill amendment
A farm organisation in the UK has announced its disappointment following the UK House of Commons Agriculture Bill debate –...
