Rural Life
230,000 visitors take to farms for 2019 Open Farm Sunday
More than 230,000 people are estimated to have visited more than 361 working farms in England, Wales and Scotland for this...
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Agri-Business
New centre to increase the sustainability and productivity of tree fruit
A Kent plum demonstration centre will now receive funding from AHDB to demonstrate ‘best practice’ and increase the use of...
Arable
NFU looks to showcase value of arable farmers to MPs
Farmers can drive a productive and competitive cereals industry after Brexit by inviting politicians out on their farms during the...
N.Ireland
NI environment authority works with landowner to re-develop country park
The Northern Ireland Environment Agency (NIEA), with the assistance of a local landowner, is redeveloping a Derry country park, ares...
Arable
New PhD course launched on oilseed rape pest
The Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) and crops and arable specialist Certis Europe have partnered to launch a new...
Rural Life
Nuffield farming scholars included in Queen's Birthday Honours List
Two Nuffield Farming Scholars have received awards as part of the Queen’s Birthday Honours List for 2019. Barbara Bray, a...
Machinery
Have you got a Fendt firearm in your ‘sights’?
Fendt and JP Sauer & Sohn – apparently Germany’s oldest gun-maker – have teamed up to produce a tractor-themed hunting...
Rural Life
'Record-breaking' turnout for charity stockjudging event in Scotland
A “record-breaking” turnout of 430 people came out for the Annual Joe Watson Stockjudging event in Keith, Scotland, which saw...
Agri-Business
Less than a month left in consultation to 'shake-up' tenancy legislation
There is less than one month remaining for submissions to be made for a consultation on a “radical shake-up” of...
Agri-Business
QMS initiative highlighting 'key role' of auctioneers
Quality Meat Scotland (QMS) is continuing to run an initiative that seeks to highlight the “key role” auctioneers play in...
Beef
Dairy cow cull in China as demand for beef soars
Current reports are indicating that farmers in China are opting to slaughter their dairy cows as a result of soaring...
Beef
Research update: How has timed AI fared on suckler cows?
Currently, the amount of suckler farms in Ireland using AI is low; somewhere in the region of 25% of progeny...
Sheep
New ram Estimated Breeding Values announced
The value of investing in rams with the most suitable genetic merit for each flock has been highlighted in results...
Rural Life
NFU Cymru launches new Sustainable Agriculture Award
NFU Cymru has launched a new Sustainable Agriculture Award to recognise the unparalleled contribution Welsh farming enterprises make to the...
Agri-Business
Farmers play 'irreplaceable' role in protecting UK's natural environment
“Welsh farmers play an irreplaceable role in looking after our cherished environment,” NFU Cymru president John Davies told delegates at...
Dairy
Pre-mowing vs. topping: Which is the better option?
Trying to get the cows to graze out paddocks fully – during this time of year – can be difficult;...
Agri-Business
Grain price: Markets take a step back
Grain markets calmed down this week, having initially reacted to the US weather and taken a jump about three weeks...
Agri-Business
Farmers encouraged to support a local Open Farm Sunday event
Ahead of LEAF Open Farm Sunday on June 9, Quality Meat Scotland (QMS) has launched a new video to encourage...
