Agri-Business
BVA wants vets included in support plans for businesses affected by Covid-19
The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has written to the Government, urging that veterinary practices be covered in the scope of...
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Beef
Beef support is at the top of UFU agenda
Securing a sustainable support package for Northern Ireland’s beef sector remains a priority for the Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU), according...
N.Ireland
International dairy product markets to come under pressure throughout 2020
According to Rabobank, the upward trajectory in global dairy product prices, visible in the fourth quarter of 2019, has stalled...
Dairy
International dairy product markets to come under pressure throughout 2020
According to Rabobank, the upward trajectory in global dairy product prices, visible in the fourth quarter of 2019, has stalled...
N.Ireland
‘Both dipped: driver was clear; tank wasn’t’
Drivers are advised to “never put claret in yourself – or your tank” by members of the Police Service of...
N.Ireland
‘Both dipped: driver was clear; tank wasn’t’
Drivers are advised to “never put claret in yourself – or your tank” by members of the Police Service of...
Machinery
JCB halts UK production due to ‘unprecedented’ drop in global demand
JCB is stopping production at all of its UK manufacturing plants today, Wednesday, March 18, as a result of “disruption...
Arable
Plant counts a help in making agronomic decisions
Plant counts are a very useful task to carry out. At this time of the year – and in a...
N.Ireland
Are your newborn lambs getting enough colostrum?
Over the next few weeks, the bulk of the mid-season lambing flocks across the country will be lambing down. During...
Dairy
Holstein UK announces All-Britain award winners
The results of the 2019 All-Britain Awards were this weekend announced at the All-Britain Dinner. Taking place on Saturday, March...
Rural Life
LEAF Open Farm Sunday postponed until September
Organisers of Open Farm Sunday have announced the event will be postponed until September due to the global coronavirus (Covid-19)...
Agri-Business
Profits and turnover up at Anpario despite difficult year for agricultural markets
UK-headquartered feed firm Anpario has announced a 3% increase to sales (to £29 million) and a 7% increase in gross...
Rural Life
£100,000 of stolen machinery recovered in North Warwickshire
Stolen farming and construction machinery valued in excess of £100,000 has been recovered in Bedworth, North Warwickshire. The machines seized include:...
Sheep
Deadline fast approaching for Wales' Hill Ram Scheme
The deadline is looming for Welsh hill farmers hoping to sign up for an innovative sheep genetic-improvement scheme. Welsh hill...
Dairy
GDT drops again in latest auction as powders take a hit
The Global Dairy Trade (GDT) has dropped in index for a fourth fall on the trot following its latest tender...
Environment
AHDB succeeds in challenging red meat misinformation
AHDB has successfully challenged claims by Quorn and the BBC over the environmental impact of red meat in the UK....
Dairy
Video: How to carry out grass measuring on your farm
Grazed grass is the cheapest feed available to Irish farmers and is key to achieving high levels of performance in...
Dairy
Video: How to carry out grass measuring on your farm
Grazed grass is the cheapest feed available to Irish farmers and is key to achieving high levels of performance in...
