Rural Life
65-year-old shot in armed robbery on UK farm
Detectives have launched an investigation after a man was shot and firearms stolen during an armed robbery on a farm...
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Sheep
Environmental credentials make Welsh Lamb a hit in Belgium
New figures show that Welsh Lamb exports to Belgium have increased by 17% over the past two years, with the...
Agri-Business
Volume of farmland marketed for sale in the UK reaches 5-year low
The volume of farmland which came to the open market in England during the first six months of the year...
Rural Life
‘Missing’ toddler drives to fair on toy tractor
A two-year-old toddler who was reported missing was returned to his family by police after driving his toy tractor to...
Agri-Business
Dessert parlour boom could give dairy a welcome boost
A flurry of new dessert parlours across the UK could provide new and exciting opportunities for the dairy industry, according...
Sheep
NSA set to host 5 regional summer workshops
The National Sheep Association (NSA) has announced plans to host five impressive two-day workshops to include the reach of its...
Agri-Business
Perthshire produce championed at foodie event
Celebrity chefs Phil Vickery and Gary Maclean are set to showcase Perthshire’s finest produce at this year’s Perthshire on a...
Agri-Business
FUW announces DPJ Foundation as next charitable cause
The Farmers’ Union of Wales has committed to tackling rural mental health head-on, making the DPJ Foundation its chosen charity for...
Arable
Wild potato genes may be key to stronger spuds
New research suggests that limited genetic differences in potato lineages has left British and American spuds vulnerable to the disease...
Agri-Business
Northern Ireland food and drink processing sector growth slowed in 2018
Growth in Northern Ireland’s food and drinks processing sector is estimated to have slowed significantly in 2018, according to new figures...
Agri-Business
Welsh Government launches 5-year plan to address AMR
The Welsh Government laid out its plans to tackle antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in animals and the environment at this week’s...
Agri-Business
Northern Ireland food and drink processing sector growth slowed in 2018
Growth in Northern Ireland’s food and drinks processing sector is estimated to have slowed significantly in 2018, according to new figures...
Rural Life
334ac at Worcestershire sees productive farmland for sale on 9 lots
McCarthey’s auctioneers currently has for sale Earls Ditton Farm, an eight-bedroom home, situated on 334ac of land at Hopton Wafers, Kidderminster,...
Rural Life
Applications open for £5,000 Ag-science scholarship
Applications are now open for a prestigious £5,000 scholarship aimed at supporting Masters students studying Agricultural Sciences and Production Systems...
Agri-Business
Royal Welsh Show: M&S Awards recognise England and Wales' top farmers
England and Wales’ top farmers were recognised by M&S at its Select Farm Awards presentation on the first day of...
Rural Life
'Chaotic' record-keeping lands farmer in court
A Carmarthenshire dairy farmer has been fined for ‘chaotic’ record-keeping that may have contributed to the spread of bovine tuberculosis...
Machinery
Pottinger to build new factory for round balers and big rakes
Pottinger will embark on the construction of a new assembly plant (factory) in Austria next year. Assembly of round balers...
Arable
Watch: Cribit Seeds trialling and processing seed in Ontario
Reporting from Ontario, Canada. The tallest grain bin in the picture above holds 2,000t. It belongs to Cribit Seeds –...
