N.Ireland
Red diesel stolen from quarry prompts investigations
The theft of a “substantial amount” of red agricultural diesel has led to investigations by members of the Police Service...
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N.Ireland
Safety advisory visits under way for agri contractors
The Health and Safety Executive for Northern Ireland (HSENI) is continuing a series of agriculture contractor advisory visits to focus...
N.Ireland
Safety advisory visits under way for agri contractors
The Health and Safety Executive for Northern Ireland (HSENI) is continuing a series of agriculture contractor advisory visits to focus...
Arable
Light leaf spot risk highest in central Britain
AHDB’s light leaf spot (LLS) preliminary forecast shows that the disease risk to winter oilseed rape is relatively high across...
Machinery
New high-powered John Deere tractors get 2 tracks, 4 wheels or 4 tracks
Last month (September 26), we brought you news that John Deere had unveiled new-generation 8R and 7R Series tractors. Now...
Rural Life
Union to embark on 15-date roadshow around Scotland
NFU Scotland is embarking on a 15-date policy roadshow tour of Scotland, with every farming and crofting member encouraged to...
Rural Life
Applications open for Next Generation trip to Westminster
Young sheep farmers could have the opportunity to peer behind the scenes at Westminster as part of the next NSA Next...
Agri-Business
UK veterinary antibiotic sales halved in just 4 years
Sales of antibiotics for use in food-producing animals have reduced by more than half (53%) in just four years between...
Machinery
Official: New-generation John Deere 7R Series is on the way
Last month (September 26), we brought you news that John Deere had unveiled new-generation 8R and 7R Series tractors. Now it’s...
Agri-Business
RCVS agrees to make 'time-limited' no-deal plan for UK veterinary certification
The UK’s veterinary standards body has agreed to prepare time-limited guidance on export health certification in case of ‘no-deal’ Brexit....
Agri Politics
NFU Cymru seeks early BPS commitment from Minister
NFU Cymru has called on the Minister for Environment, Energy and Rural Affairs to make an early commitment to maintain...
Agri-Business
EU 27 agree to UK request for Brexit ‘flextension’
The 27 EU member states have agreed to a request from the UK for a further extension to Brexit departure...
Dairy
Sexed semen: Why is it not there yet?
One thing that had been brought up time and time again, as a potential answer to the flood of male...
Dairy
Is this the best Christmas present for a dairy farmer?
Having all the necessary equipment to make calving a success does not stop at having a good calving shed, attendees...
Dairy
Entries now open for Royal Ulster Winter Fair
Entries are now open for livestock exhibitors for this year’s Royal Ulster Winter Fair. More than 4,500 people are expected to turn...
Dairy
Entries now open for Royal Ulster Winter Fair
Entries are now open for livestock exhibitors for this year’s Royal Ulster Winter Fair. More than 4,500 people are expected to turn...
Schemes
£22 million awarded to farmers in Productivity Small Grants Scheme
More than 3,600 farmers are set to benefit from £22 million of productivity-boosting equipment from round two of the Government’s...
Dairy
EU support package available for Irish workers who lose their jobs post Brexit
Irish workers affected by a no-deal scenario post-Brexit will benefit from new EU support under the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund...
