Dairy
‘Calf health is a good measure of calf welfare’ on farms
“If you looked at defining welfare on farms, you would hear things like freedom from hunger, freedom from discomfort, those...
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Dairy
‘Calf health is a good measure of calf welfare’ on farms
“If you looked at defining welfare on farms, you would hear things like freedom from hunger, freedom from discomfort, those...
Agri-Business
Minister to challenge processors as NI farm income freefalls
Northern Ireland’s Minister of Agriculture has pledged to challenge retailers and supermarkets over prices as the latest departmental figures point...
Agri-Business
Reluctance for agricultural investment disappearing as 'Brexit Day' arrives
Farmers’ confidence has plummeted in recent years amid Brexit uncertainty, but investment plans are now starting to evolve, according to...
Agri-Business
UK pork exports doubled in 2019 as African Swine Fever boosts demand
African Swine Fever in China is having a knock-on effect on the pork and other red meat sectors right across...
N.Ireland
Colour combo crime: Car pulled on green diesel…and kerosene
A car stopped at a recent checkpoint was found to be running on a mix of kerosene and green agricultural...
Agri-Business
2 ‘thieves’ arrested following discovery of 29 sheep in 2 vehicles
Two men have been arrested in South Africa following a police discovery of 29 sheep in two vehicles that were...
Agri-Business
UK and Australia join forces in simulated African swine fever exercise
This week, the UK and the New South Wales government in Australia are joining forces on a simulated exercise to...
Agri Politics
UK farmers reminded CAP rules remain in place after 'Brexit Day'
NFU Scotland is reminding members that when the UK leaves the EU this Friday (January 31) the rules, with which...
Rural Life
Scottish bovine DNA study offers clues to a longer life
Research into the DNA of Scottish cows could help humans live longer and healthier lives, scientists at Scotland’s Rural College...
Rural Life
‘Dream big’: Wildlife park on 131ac with ‘year-round trade’ for sale…in Scotland
Unique to the market and currently for sale through Galbraith is Auchingarrich Wildlife Park, an established wildlife park nestled in...
N.Ireland
Farmer buys Landini tractor…for his 88th birthday
A farmer bought a new Landini 6-136H tractor – a present to himself for his 88th birthday last week in...
N.Ireland
Farmer buys Landini tractor…for his 88th birthday
A farmer bought a new Landini 6-136H tractor – a present to himself for his 88th birthday last week in...
Agri-Business
NI total income from farming figures fell by 25% in 2019
Provisional figures indicate that the ‘Total Income from Farming’ (TIFF) in Northern Ireland fell by 25% (26% in real terms)...
Agri-Business
NI total income from farming figures fell by 25% in 2019
Provisional figures indicate that the ‘Total Income From Farming’ (TIFF) in Northern Ireland fell by 25% (26% in real terms)...
Agri-Business
17 agricultural bodies back new Food Standards Scotland food crime unit
17 Scottish agri-food bodies have pledged to back a new division of Food Standards Scotland which aims to tackle food...
Agri-Business
£500,000 boost for Welsh mart and abattoir infrastructure
Half a million pounds of new funding has been announced to support digital infrastructure investments by eligible livestock auction markets,...
Agri-Business
European Parliament ratifies UK withdrawal agreement
The European Parliament has ratified the withdrawal agreement between the EU and the UK, thereby paving the way for the...
