Dairy
Researchers reveal the top 4 genetic traits to improve dairy herds
Researchers at AHDB have identified the top four genetic traits dairy farmers should focus on when selecting sires to increase...
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Arable
Producing high-iron wheat in the UK
Researchers at the John Innes Centre in the UK have developed wheat with a high-iron content. The wheat is genetically...
Agri-Business
'Farmers must be empowered in fight to lower antibiotic use on farms'
The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has called for the Government to better empower farmers to lower antibiotic use on farms, suggesting...
Arable
Verticillium wilt disease ratings ‘one step closer’
The findings of new AHDB-funded research have shown there is significant potential to produce verticillium disease ratings as part of...
Rural Life
Scottish livestock farmers urged to sign up for Open Farm Sunday
With one month to go until LEAF Open Farm Sunday, Quality Meat Scotland (QMS) is calling on Scottish livestock farmers...
Agri-Business
New Harper veterinary school appoints first head
A new English veterinary school, set up as a joint venture between Harper Adams and Keele University, has appointed its first...
Agri-Business
Ag university students raise a glass as their beer hits supermarket shelves
A group of university students are celebrating after a beer they came up with for a college business project has...
Agri-Business
UK farm income falls by 17% in 2018
New Total Income from Farming figures demonstrate the need for clear measures that can allow farmers to manage volatility, the...
Agri-Business
New generation of farm robots to have the 'power and precision to replace tractors'
Engineers working on the next generation of farm robots say they will soon have the power and precision to be...
Rural Life
Cows on Tour take to Wales to educate children
Hybu Cig Cymru – Meat Promotion Wales (HCC) is one of a number of organisations joining the Cows on Tour...
Agri-Business
South Wales farmer explains reliance nature's on farming to UK Minister
A South Wales farmer highlighted the central role played by grazing livestock and food production in conserving and enhancing biodiversity...
Agri-Business
Animal feed firm fined £15,000 after unsafe pellet press crushes worker's hand
A Devon animal feed manufacturer has been fined after an employee’s hand was crushed in a pellet press causing life-changing...
Agri-Business
Union raises concern over late mapping letters
NFU Scotland (NFUS) has raised its concerns with Scottish Government after it emerged that a significant number of businesses submitting...
N.Ireland
Appeal for information following border cattle theft
Police have appealed for information following the theft of cattle near the Northern Irish border in Co. Armagh in recent...
Environment
Farming for a better climate in Scotland
A new farmer-led initiative has been launched to drive low-carbon, environmentally sustainable farming practices in Scotland. Under reforms to the...
Dairy
Dairy giant Fonterra forms strategic alliance with Coca-Cola
One of the world’s largest dairy co-ops, New Zealand based Fonterra, and the world’s biggest soft drinks giant, Coca-Cola, have...
Rural Life
FUW president to be honoured by Gorsedd of Bards
Welsh farming leader Glyn Roberts will be honoured by the Gorsedd of Bards at this year’s National Eisteddfod. The Farmers’...
Agri-Business
AHDB to launch £1.4m promotion to get lamb back on plates
A new £1.4 million marketing campaign for lamb is to be launched by AHDB as the industry seeks to further...
