Agri Politics
What new schemes will be introduced by the 'Path to Sustainable Farming'?
The government has laid out its plans for future agricultural schemes in the ‘Path to Sustainable Farming’ document which was...
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Agri Politics
Government lays out plan for Environmental Land Management in 'Path to Sustainable Farming'
The government has laid out its plans for Environmental Land Management in the ‘Path to Sustainable Farming’ document which was launched...
Environment
NI Water pledges to plant 1 million trees in 10 years
Northern Ireland’s second-largest landowner, NI Water, has pledged to plant one million trees over the next 10 years. The large-scale...
Agri Politics
How will Direct Payments change under the 'Path to Sustainable Farming' document?
The UK government has published its landmark ‘Path to Sustainable Farming’ document today (November 30) as it prepares for life...
N.Ireland
Poots offers Covid-19 financial support to the NI pig sector
Northern Ireland Agriculture Minister Edwin Poots met with representatives of the Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) Pork and Bacon Committee and...
Agri Politics
'We are no longer bound by the EU' - Landmark 'Path to Sustainable Farming' document
Plans to deliver a better, fairer farming system in England have been set out by the UK government today (November...
Beef
Risk of losing Quality Assurance leads to ‘significant drop’ in BVD animals in NI
The number of herds in Northern Ireland retaining BVD PI animals has “fallen dramatically” since toughened eradication measures were introduced...
Arable
Growers encouraged to attend AHDB discussions on the future of horticulture
Growers are being urged to join a series of open discussions about the future of horticulture at Agriculture and Horticulture...
Machinery
New 'intelligent tyres' from Continental fitted to a sprayer for the first time
New pressure and heat sensing tyres have been fitted to a sprayer for the first time in the UK. The...
Environment
WES celebrates 10 years with 2.5 million acre target scheme for 2023
Scottish estates have vowed to continue driving forward an international wildlife and habitat accreditation scheme beyond the UK’s new relationship...
Sheep
New booklet launched to offer advice on recording pedigree flocks
Sheep breeders need an unbiased way to find rams and ewes in the flock with the best potential for breeding...
Rural Life
11.9ac equestrian holding on the market in Lanark
Galbraith has announced the sale of Hawksland Hall, an exceptional country home with equestrian facilities and land (11.9ac) in a...
Beef
Survey results: 40% of people say buying British is the key factor in buying red meat
An independent consumer survey commissioned by the Aberdeen Angus Cattle Society has found that out of 2,174 participants, 1,378 agreed...
Arable
Oilseed rape plantings fall to lowest level since 1986
Oilseed rape (OSR) plantings have fallen to their lowest level since 1986 at 318,000ha, according to the Agriculture and Horticulture...
Agri Politics
Reduction in future funding for farmers 'a bitter pill to swallow' - NSA Wales
Representatives from the National Sheep Association’s (NSA) Wales/Cymru region are urging Secretary of State for the Environment, Food and Rural...
Beef
Balmoral Show will be ‘bigger and better’ in 2021
Balmoral Show will return with an enhanced presence over four days in 2021. This is the declared objective of Royal...
Sheep
NSA calls for dog walkers to respect the countryside after recent attacks on sheep
The National Sheep Association (NSA) is calling for visitors to the countryside to show more consideration and respect for the...
Agri Politics
Northern Isles food producers meet with Eustice and Gove to discuss Brexit
Following a meeting chaired by Michael Gove, with George Eustice and Northern Isles food producers on the upcoming end to...