Agri Politics
FUW urges against Brexit protest votes in EU election
The Farmers’ Union of Wales (FUW) has warned that ‘protest votes’ in Thursday’s EU election in favour of hard-line Brexit...
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Rural Life
Farmer finds missing calf…buried in badger burrow
A farmer has made quite an unexpected discovery in a badger burrow on his farm when he discovered one of...
Agri-Business
UK’s first 2 SmartHort Centres selected to address labour challenges
AHDB has named the two English horticulture businesses which will become the UK’s first Strategic SmartHort Centres. Lincolnshire based propagators, Volmary...
Agri-Business
Training scheme boasts business savings of £50,000 or more per business
Applications for the 2019 Professional Manager Development Scheme (PMDS) have now opened, with the first session starting in September. Farmers...
N.Ireland
20 Angus-cross calves presented to NI teenagers
Four teams of students from Northern Ireland secondary schools left this year’s Balmoral Show with a very special prize –...
N.Ireland
20 Angus calves presented to NI teenagers
Four teams of students from Northern Ireland secondary schools left this year’s Balmoral Show with a very special prize –...
N.Ireland
Ulster Wool invites wool producers and shearers to depot open day
Sheep farmers wanting to gain a greater understanding of how Ulster Wool grades and sells their wool are invited to...
N.Ireland
Ulster Wool invites wool producers and shearers to depot open day
Sheep farmers wanting to gain a greater understanding of how Ulster Wool grades and sells their wool are invited to...
Arable
Nominations open for 2 AHDB industry awards
AHDB is currently seeking nominations of outstanding individuals for two prestigious potato industry awards, which will be presented at this...
Machinery
Grimme to partner with ‘world’s largest manufacturer of rotary tillers’
Grimme has announced a 50:50 joint venture to develop and sell potato (and other root crop) machinery in India. Grimme...
Agri-Business
New Welsh group to tackle antimicrobial resistance in animals
A new initiative to prevent antibiotic resistance to bacteria in animals and its spread in the environment has been set...
Dairy
First Milk to reduce June milk price by 0.3p/L
British dairy processor First Milk has announced it will reduce its milk price by 0.3p/L from June 1, 2019. This...
Machinery
MF to launch new 75-95hp tractors
Massey Ferguson is launching three new 3700 AL Series tractors. With 75hp, 85hp or 95hp, these models are designed for...
N.Ireland
Police intervention required for ‘distressed bullock’ on the loose
Police were called to an incident involving a “distressed bullock” on the loose earlier today, Monday, May 20, according to...
N.Ireland
Police intervention required for ‘distressed bullock’ on the loose
Police were called to an incident involving a “distressed bullock” on the loose earlier today, Monday, May 20, according to...
N.Ireland
‘Enquiries ongoing’ into ‘quarrel at Balmoral’
Enquiries are ongoing into an assault that took place at last week’s Balmoral Show, a spokesperson for the Police Service...
N.Ireland
‘Enquiries ongoing’ into ‘quarrel at Balmoral’
Enquiries are ongoing into an assault that took place at last week’s Balmoral Show, a spokesperson for the Police Service...
Beef
Scottish prime cattle prices see modest increase
Scottish prime cattle producers have seen prices climb by 5% since the start of April. However, despite the recent boost...
