Agri Politics
Britain and Canada secure £20 billion post-Brexit rollover trade deal
The UK has reached an agreement with Canada over a £20 billion rollover trade deal which will see British exports...
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N.Ireland
DAERA to take responsible antibiotics use courses online
Northern Ireland’s Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has had to take its responsible antibiotics use courses online...
Agri-Business
NI dairy research project to improve welfare and production in robotic systems
A new PhD research project co-funded AgriSearch will aim to understand dairy cow behaviour to improve production and welfare in...
Rural Life
30,000L of fuel stolen from Welsh farm
An appeal for information has been launched by police in Gwent after around 30,000L of fuel was stolen from a...
Environment
Oil and gas industry commits to new framework for reporting methane
In a move that will help tackle one of the “biggest and most solvable contributors to the climate crisis”, major...
Agri Politics
Farming unions unite to call for funding reassurances
“Welsh, Scottish and Northern Irish farmers and their respective rural economies must not be the losers from a battle over...
Environment
Report: Decrease in air pollution across Europe
The European Environment Agency’s (EEA) ‘Air quality in Europe – 2020 report’ published yesterday (Monday November 23) shows that better...
Rural Life
FUW encourages people to shop local this Christmas
The Farmers’ Union of Wales (FUW) is urging shoppers to keep their Christmas shopping local to show support for rural...
Beef
Final preparations underway for socially-distanced Beef and Lamb tomorrow
Final preparations are underway at Balmoral Park for Northern Ireland’s first socially-distanced agricultural show; The Royal Ulster Premier Beef and Lamb...
Agri-Business
RUAS ‘to review’ 2021 Balmoral Show date
Balmoral Show organisers, the Royal Ulster Agricultural Society (RUAS), have confirmed they are already considering postponing the 2021 event, AgriLand...
Rural Life
RSPCA warns prospective puppy buyers to watch out this Christmas
The RSPCA is warning prospective puppy buyers to watch out for Christmas cons as a new survey finds more than...
Rural Life
16 sheep killed in dog attack on a farm in Sussex
A loose dog has killed 16 sheep on a farm in Sussex and has left the owner of the flock...
Agri-Business
DAERA launches ‘Major Emergency Response Plan’ as Brexit preparations hit critical stage
Northern Ireland’s Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has launched a ‘Major Emergency Response Plan’ as Brexit preparations...
Agri-Business
VARSS report shows a drop in antibiotic sales from 2015 baseline figures
The UK government has recently published the annual Veterinary Antimicrobial Resistance and Sales Surveillance (VARSS) report for 2019. In 2019, the...
Agri Politics
NFU Scotland welcomes £5 million recovery fund for food and drink
NFU Scotland has welcomed the announcement that the food and drink sector is to receive £5 million from the Scottish...
Rural Life
FUW addresses mental health concerns with Minister Morgan
The Farmers’ Union of Wales (FUW) has highlighted an array of issues facing the farming community, which if left unaddressed...
Beef
Limousin bulls average over £3,200 at Welsh sale
The British Limousin Cattle Society hosted its autumn male and female sale at Brecon Livestock Market last Saturday (November 14)....
Agri-Business
British Pig Association chief executive wins David Black award
One of the most prestigious awards in the UK pig industry has been won this year by the British Pig...