Agri-Business
British cheese to be showcased in Florida
Premium cheese from the UK will descend on the American marketplace this week at a major dairy show in Florida....
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Agri-Business
24 first-time farmers to benefit from Scottish starter farms
Around 6,400ha of Scottish public sector land has been made available to support those who want to become farmers. The...
Environment
Auditors to scrutinise EU contribution to biodiversity in farming
The European Court of Auditors has announced it will assess whether the EU’s agricultural policy does enough to help maintain...
Machinery
‘World’s biggest tub feeder’ on its way from Europe to the US
What is being described as the “world’s largest mixer wagon [tub feeder]” is making its way from Europe to the...
N.Ireland
UK unions take opposite stances over convergence money review
Two of the UK’s farming unions have set out different arguments for how the country’s convergence money should be spent....
N.Ireland
UK unions take opposite stances over convergence money review
Two of the UK’s farming unions have set out different arguments for how the country’s convergence money should be spent....
Dairy
Full judging team announced for 2019 UK Dairy Day
Completing the final judging team at year’s UK Dairy Day cattle show are the judges for the Dairy Shorthorn, Guernsey...
Rural Life
Activists target UK farmer bringing sheep to factory
A number of what are believed to be vegan activists recently attempted to impede on a farmer bringing sheep to...
Arable
‘Endocrine disruptor’ fungicide withdrawn in France
Fungicide products based on the substance epoxiconazole have been withdrawn from the French market, allegedly because the substance disrupts the...
Sheep
More than 1,000 to benefit from £7m Scottish Upland Sheep Support Scheme
More than 1,100 Scottish upland sheep farmers are expected to benefit from payments worth around £7 million in the coming...
Agri-Business
Migration Advisory Committee recommends adding veterinary to labour shortage list
The latest UK Shortage Occupation List review recommends veterinarians are included, recognising the industry’s increasing difficulty filling roles. Around 95%...
Arable
AHDB launches new Monitor Farm near Canterbury
Trying new methods, techniques and a desire to take on new challenges lay behind grower Will Smith’s decision to join...
Agri-Business
UK farming unions urge new MEPs to engage with farming communities
Four of the main UK farming union presidents are calling on the UK’s new MEPs to listen to the views...
Agri-Business
£30,000 awarded to woodchip bedding trial
Four west Scotland farmers are trialling different kinds of woodchip as an alternative to straw for livestock bedding. The businesses...
Rural Life
Agricultural society offers hands-on learning for more than 1,000 children
The Border Union Agricultural Society welcomed more than 1,200 young people to engage in hands-on learning about farming at its...
Machinery
John Deere to cut back production in some factories
Deere & Company has posted healthy looking second-quarter financial figures. However, the company is now “looking at slowing production of...
Rural Life
Jeremy Clarkson trades Toyotas for tractors in new farm show
Well-known television personality Jeremy Clarkson is set to bring farming to the small screen as part of a new television...
Rural Life
World’s best animal health photos unveiled…here’s how to check them out
The World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE) has published the long-awaited results of its fifth annual photography competition. The competition...
