Agri-Business
Don't sell out animal welfare for trade deal, RSPCA warns government
Animal welfare laws hang in the balance as the House of Lords prepares to vote on amendments to the Agriculture Bill, which...
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N.Ireland
2 hospitalised from ‘taking animal medication’ after vet surgery break-in
Two men who were arrested following the theft of animal medication from a veterinary surgery in England have been released...
Arable
UK grower estimates show small drop in potato planted area
The UK planted area for potatoes has held up despite a turbulent season for growers. The figures suggest a minimal impact...
Agri-Business
Competition for agri-tech start-ups opens for entries
The Tesco Agri T-Jam, a start-up pitch competition held in partnership with the World Agri-Tech Innovation Summit, is now open...
Agri-Business
British beef information campaign reaches 17 million consumers
The second year of a campaign by the British levy bodies has succeeded in reaching 17 million people. The initiative,...
N.Ireland
‘I want to continue raising the voices of women in agriculture’
“I want to continue raising the voices of women in agriculture.” That’s the perspective of 28-year-old Ruth Parkes from Armagh...
N.Ireland
‘I want to continue raising the voices of women in agriculture’
“I want to continue raising the voices of women in agriculture.” That’s the perspective of 28-year-old Ruth Parkes from Armagh...
N.Ireland
‘I want to continue raising the voices of women in agriculture’
“I want to continue raising the voices of women in agriculture.” That’s the perspective of 28-year-old Ruth Parkes from Armagh...
Pig/Poultry
4 more cases of African swine fever confirmed in Poland
The risk of African swine fever to the UK has been kept at ‘medium’ and farmers advised to remain vigilant...
Agri-Business
Grain price: Australian wheat production takes massive jump
News was mixed this week. The increase in price of US corn was welcome as low-priced corn has been shown...
Agri-Business
Grain price: Australian wheat production takes massive jump
News was mixed this week. The increase in price of US corn was welcome as low-priced corn has been shown...
Rural Life
LEAF Open Farm Sunday cancelled for 2020
Organisers have decided to call time on the 2020 LEAF Open Farm Sunday event after striving to make the event...
Rural Life
NFU Cymru to run webinar programme at virtual Royal Welsh Show
With the Royal Welsh Show is going online in light of coronavirus restrictions, NFU Cymru has decided to take its...
Agri-Business
New research paves way for coloured lights to boost plant yields
Scientists at the University of East Anglia have helped find a way to control different plant processes – such as...
N.Ireland
Social distancing the wild way: Private 55ac island guiding at €3,500/ac to go for auction
Now may be the ideal time to purchase your perfect island retreat. Coonan Property has been instructed to sell the...
Agri-Business
Scottish autumn livestock sales to go ahead
Autumn sales will take place, but how they proceed will depend on physical distancing requirements, the Institute of Auctioneers and...
N.Ireland
AgriLand journalist honoured in international awards
AgriLand journalist Rachel Martin has been honoured at an international award ceremony which recognises world-class agricultural reporting. Rachel was named...
Agri-Business
1 in 5 litter louts admit to leaving waste in the countryside in last 3 months
One-in-five (21%) Northern Irish adults admit to being part of the litter issue, with people across the UK found to...