Forestry
1,000 saplings planted as part of new DAERA programme
DAERA’s largest ever public tree planting event took place on Monday, March 9, as around 400 school pupils planted 1,000...
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Forestry
1,000 saplings planted as part of new DAERA programme
DAERA’s largest ever public tree planting event took place on Monday, March 9, as around 400 school pupils planted 1,000...
Beef
The importance of getting ventilation right this spring
With the lambing and calving season underway or about to kick off, it is important farmers keep in mind the...
Beef
The importance of getting ventilation right this spring
With the lambing and calving season underway, it is important farmers keep in mind the importance of good ventilation in...
Agri-Business
First Milk launches First4Milk Pledge – a new commitment to sustainable dairy
First Milk has today announced the launch of a new initiative to proactively promote dairy farming and First Milk to...
Rural Life
Commonwealth Agriculture Conference to be headlined by 3 keynote women speakers
Three prestigious female speakers have been announced for the Commonwealth Agriculture Conference, being held from July 5-9, 2020, in Norwich,...
Environment
Farm sustainability assessment called for at 'Energy and Rural Business Show'
Calls for a single, harmonised farm sustainability assessment were made at Energy and Rural Business Show earlier this month, in...
N.Ireland
241ac slice of Belfast’s Cave Hill up for sale
A 241ac slice of one of Belfast’s best-known natural landmarks is up for sale. The agricultural lands form part of...
N.Ireland
241ac slice of Belfast’s Cave Hill up for sale
A 241ac slice of one of Belfast’s best-known natural landmarks is up for sale. The agricultural lands form part of...
Agri-Business
New Zealand grazing specialist to lead QMS workshop
A New Zealand grazing specialist is set to help Scottish livestock farmers interested in learning how to use grass in...
Agri-Business
Grain price: Wheat price looks more positive at weekend, but OSR falls
Grain prices fell this week across global grain markets, but showed positive signs on Friday afternoon, March 13. While wheat...
Agri-Business
UK Dairy Expo goes ahead despite Covid-19 concerns
The UK’s largest dairy expo is set to go ahead as planned on Saturday (March 14) despite fears the event...
N.Ireland
Firm fined following death of man at livestock mart
A mart firm has today, Friday, March 13, been fined £12,500 (€13,995) following the death of a man at a...
N.Ireland
Firm fined following death of man at livestock mart
A mart firm has today, Friday, March 13, been fined £12,500 (€13,995) following the death of a man at a...
Arable
Concept autonomous guided vehicles designed for UK horticultural businesses
A new autonomous guided vehicle is being developed that could help transform the horticultural sector and help tackle the labour...
Rural Life
NFUS calls off all meetings as Scotland ramps up Covid-19 response
NFU Scotland has called off all meetings and gatherings as Scotland ramps up measures against coronavirus (Covid-19). In a blog...
Agri-Business
UK farmers retain red diesel relief following budget announcement
The UK’s agricultural tax rebate on red diesel is set to stay, much to the relief of British farmers, following...
Agri Politics
NFU Scotand meets new Farming Minister in Aberdeenshire
Trade, standards, labour and funding were all on the agenda as the recently-appointed Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for Defra,...
