Agri-Business
Farming unions lay out agenda for 'navigating change in Europe'
Farming unions in the UK have outlined their “agenda for the Future” in a joint document aimed at tackling issues...
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Agri-Business
NFU Scotland urges farmers to 'follow guidance' on bluetongue prevention
The National Farmers’ Union of Scotland (NFU Scotland) has joined with other agriculture organisations to urge farmers to “think carefully”...
Dairy
'One-of-a-kind' Jersey bull enters New Zealand Hall of Fame
A “one-of-a-kind” Jersey bull has been inducted into New Zealand’s ‘Hall of Fame’ for the “profound influence” he has had...
Agri-Business
NFU: General licences must meet needs of farm businesses
The NFU has called on Secretary of State Michael Gove to provide the farming industry with urgent access to general...
N.Ireland
Dale Farm secures UK-wide cheese contract with Greggs
Dale Farm has secured a major three-year contract to supply food-on-the-go retailer Greggs with cheese for use in its shops...
N.Ireland
Dale Farm secures UK-wide cheese contract with Greggs
Dale Farm has secured a major three-year contract to supply food-on-the-go retailer Greggs with cheese for use in its shops...
Machinery
‘Smaller cousin’ sprayer to spread its wings at Cereals 2019
The new Chafer Defender self-propelled sprayer (pictured above), which offers “all the benefits of its larger cousin – the Interceptor...
Pig/Poultry
TV campaign adds £12 million to total UK pork sales
Almost £12 million of additional pork sales have been gained following the latest phases of AHDB’s Midweek Meals campaign, with...
Dairy
Cows arrive aboard ‘world’s first’ floating farm in Dutch city
A total of 32 cows have taken up residence in “the world’s first” floating farm in Rotterdam, the Netherlands. The...
Rural Life
NFYFC AGM: Members agree on fees hike
Farming Today and BBC Countryfile presenter Charlotte Smith urged YFC members to unite during her third and final year as...
Rural Life
Couple awarded $2 billion following Roundup cancer claim
A California jury has awarded more than US$2 billion to a couple who claimed Bayer AG’s glyphosate-based Roundup weed killer...
Agri-Business
Gove steps-up action to cut food waste
Environment Secretary Michael Gove has today invited organisations to apply for the second round of more than £6 million funding...
Pig/Poultry
Researchers make breakthrough in controlling African Swine Fever in wild boars
A new study showing wild boar can be immunised against African Swine Fever through a vaccine could potentially save the...
Agri-Business
Dairy Crest boss to step down one month after takeover
Dairy Crest chief executive Mark Allen is to step down just a month after Canadian company Saputo took over the...
Agri-Business
DAERA to launch ‘technology demonstration farm’ network in Northern Ireland
Northern Ireland’s Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has announced plans to establish a ‘technology demonstration farm’ network...
Agri-Business
DAERA to launch ‘technology demonstration farm’ network in Northern Ireland
Northern Ireland’s Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has announced plans to establish a ‘technology demonstration farm’ network...
Rural Life
Police launch appeal for tractor and baler stolen from Hertfordshire site
Police are appealing for witnesses and information following the theft of a tractor and baler, which was stolen during a...
Dairy
Fonterra secures $380 million for popular Tip Top ice cream brand
Fonterra, a New Zealand based dairy co-op, has announced the sale of its popular Tip Top ice cream brand to...
