Dairy
Who should consider selective dry cow therapy and why?
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is rising and it is not just happening at farm level. AMR is linked to increased antibiotic...
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Agri-Business
Loughbrickland dairy farmer hosts EU Sustainable Dairy Farm Visit
A Co. Down dairy farmerer has been selected as part of an EU programme to educate others in the industry about...
Sheep
What can be done to reduce lameness in your flock?
Lameness is a massive concern for sheep farmers, not only for the negative effect it has on the animal’s welfare,...
Dairy
Dairy focus: A glimpse of how the other half lives in the Netherlands
In this week’s dairy focus, we will be taking a look inside some of the Dutch dairy farms AgriLand had...
Agri-Business
UK's £3 billion agri-food exports celebrated at AHDB’s 'British Meat Dinner'
Every year, around £3 billion worth of red meat, potatoes, dairy and cereal and oilseeds products are exported around the...
Rural Life
Countryside Alliance reveals new chairman
The Rt. Hon. Nick Herbert MP has joined the Countryside Alliance as its new chairman. Herbert, who has a CBE...
Rural Life
Search is on for Welsh Livestock Champion
NFU Cymru and NFU Mutual are again looking to find the best livestock person working within the agricultural industry in...
Arable
NFU calls for Government policy to manage risks facing oilseed rape production
The National Farmers’ Union (NFU) has urged the Government to use any new domestic agricultural policy to offer solutions to...
Agri-Business
End to beef processing at Llanidloes 'another blow for the industry'
The closure of beef processing lines at Llanidloes has been described as “another blow for the industry” by the Farmers’...
Rural Life
Almost £2,500 worth of hay ‘set alight’ in barn fire
An incident is under investigation in the UK after a fire took place in a barn near the A46 Cattle...
Agri-Business
UK exporters declare ‘business as usual’ at Anuga despite Brexit chaos
Brexit doesn’t need to stand in the way of new and existing trade according to UK meat firms at Anuga...
N.Ireland
Drivers stopped for ‘running on Ribena’ in Down
Two cars were stopped for running on “Ribena juice” – or red agricultural diesel – in Co. Down yesterday, Thursday,...
N.Ireland
Drivers stopped for ‘running on Ribena’ in Down
Two cars were stopped for running on “Ribena juice” – or red agricultural diesel – in Co. Down yesterday, Thursday,...
Agri-Business
NFU Cymru seeks exemption for NVZ closed periods
NFU Cymru has written to Welsh Government to seek an exemption that will allow farmers operating within Nitrate Vulnerable Zones...
Pig/Poultry
ASF spread continues in South Korea despite containment measures
It has been reported by media outlets in South Korea that the country’s government has been using helicopters in an...
Agri-Business
Animal medicines improvement notices issued to 2 firms
The Veterinary Medicines Directorate (VMD) has issued animal medicines improvement notices to two veterinary medicine suppliers in Northern Ireland, the...
Agri-Business
Animal medicines improvement notices issued to 2 firms
The Veterinary Medicines Directorate (VMD) has issued animal medicines improvement notices to two veterinary medicine suppliers in Northern Ireland, the...
Sheep
Welsh farmers familiar with EBVs but not exploiting them
Farmers in Wales are familiar with Estimated Breeding Values (EBVs) but do not have the confidence to use them when...
