N.Ireland
African swine fever traces detected in airport contraband in Northern Ireland
Holidaymakers have been warned to not bring home edible souvenirs after department officials in Northern Ireland revealed they have already...
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N.Ireland
African swine fever traces detected in airport contraband in Northern Ireland
Holidaymakers have been warned to not bring home edible souvenirs after department officials in Northern Ireland revealed they have already...
Pig/Poultry
Pig Health and Welfare Council launches biennial report at the Great Yorkshire Show
Valuable work around improving pig health and welfare in the UK has been highlighted in a new report launched on...
Rural Life
Royal Welsh: FUW sets out 2019 show agenda
Some of Welsh farming’s most important topics are set to come under the spotlight as the Farmers’ Union of Wales...
Agri-Business
Second £15 million Countryside Productivity fund opens in England
The next funding round for the popular Countryside Productivity Small Grants scheme has opened for applications today (Tuesday, July 9)....
Dairy
Arla UK 360 farmers to trial new 3D imagery systems with automated intelligence
3D imagery systems will be trialled by Arla UK 360 farmers to help them identify changes in each cow’s physical...
Rural Life
Video: Culprits caught on camera trying to butcher sheep
Three men were caught on camera attempting to catch and butcher sheep in a field in the UK earlier this...
Rural Life
Video: Bale trailer breaks loose from towing tractor
Farmers and agricultural contractors who are in the midst of ‘busy season’ have been warned to ensure that their tractors...
Agri-Business
FUW to consult extensively on Welsh Government's Sustainable Farming Scheme
The Farmers’ Union of Wales (FUW) is planning to hold meetings during the summer and into the autumn to discuss...
Agri-Business
Details of new Welsh Sustainable Farming Scheme to be unveiled
Farm support in Wales will deliver a sustainable future for the industry and the environment, Minister for Environment, Energy and...
Agri-Business
New Holstein UK president announced
Welsh Master Breeder Bryan Thomas has been named as Holstein UK’s new president at the society’s Annual General Meeting on Wednesday,...
Agri-Business
Union calls for Scottish Government to make up LFASS 2019 shortfall
NFU Scotland has written to the Scottish Government calling on it to act with “urgency and certainty” to plug the...
Rural Life
RSPCA saves 12 stranded sheep in flood rescue mission
A number of sheep had to be rescued in an operation that lasted two and a half hours in Wales,...
Rural Life
Industry fatality figures: 32 killed on UK farms in 2018-19
32 people lost their lives working on British farms over the last 12 months new figures released today show. The...
Sheep
Grass remains the priority feed for sheep
Grass can account for 95% of breeding ewes’ total dietary needs, according to AgriSearch’s Dr. Elizabeth Earle. “High-quality grass contains...
Rural Life
Highly regarded farming estate on the market...with a deer enterprise
A compact residential and farming estate is currently on the market in the heart of Donside. Located at Glenkindie, Alford,...
Grass
Soil compaction is a constant challenge on grassland farms
Even moderate levels of soil compaction can reduce grassland output levels by 20%, according to Alex Higgins, from the Agri-Food...
Rural Life
'Established' dairy farm includes 3 robotic milking machines on 523ac
Galbraith has brought to the open market East Tarbrax Farm in North Lanarkshire, a substantial dairy unit of 523.33ac currently...
