Machinery
Sales of new tractors bounce back in the UK
Sales of new (agricultural) tractors have recovered in the UK, after a troubled start to the year. Data from the UK-based...
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Machinery
Big debut for Italian-built self-propelled sprayers
Mazzotti self-propelled sprayers will make their UK show debut under the John Deere banner at Cereals 2019 in Boothby Graffoe,...
Beef
Beef and Lamb prices must strengthen warns UFU
The Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) has told beef processors they must pay more for cattle to stem mounting losses on...
Beef
Beef and lamb prices must strengthen warns UFU
The Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) has told beef processors they must pay more for cattle to stem mounting losses on...
Agri-Business
Defra to take control of wild bird management licensing
Defra has launched a call for evidence on the impact of Natural England’s decision to revoke three general licences for...
Agri-Business
Defra launches science research programme to inform policy-making
A new Systems Research Programme will look at some of the UK’s most pressing environmental issues to inform and shape...
Sheep
Forward focused discussions enjoyed at NSA Breed Society Forum
The National Sheep Association’s (NSA) Breed Society Forum proved the perfect platform for discussion on the future of UK sheep...
Rural Life
Land for sale at Easter Ballat 'suitable for pasture and silage production'
New to the market is land at Easter Ballat, Balfron Station, Glasgow, encompassing a total of 91.55ac. The farm is in...
Dairy
Moree herd dispersal sale to take place on Friday as Kelso brothers end partnership
Jonathan, Bertie and Andrew Kelso, owners of Moree Holsteins, have announced their intention to sell off the entire milking group...
Rural Life
Harper Adams leaps a huge 21 places in national league table
British agricultural university Harper Adams had managed to leapfrog a huge 21 places in one of the main national league...
Agri-Business
New investment in water-saving techniques for growers
AHDB is now co-funding a centre of excellence to develop new commercial water-saving techniques for precision irrigation and fertigation, for...
Agri-Business
SCOPS appoints first ever chair-elect
The Sustainable Control of Parasites in Sheep (SCOPS) group is pleased to announce the appointment of South Gloucestershire sheep farmer...
Agri-Business
Welsh farm income forecasts show average revenue to fall 15%
The latest farm income forecasts, published by Welsh Government, show just how exposed Welsh agriculture is to market volatility and...
Agri-Business
Applications open for course for overseas vets working in the UK
Registrations are now open for a continuing professional development (CPD) course to help overseas vets and vet nurses, adapt to...
Agri-Business
Field event to thresh out challenges and opportunities for sustainable farming
A sustainable farming field event will seek to explore the challenges, opportunities and threats to achieving lower-impact farming. The Integrated...
Agri-Business
Grass growth to drop below average as cold and bright Bank Holiday weekend ahead
A cold air mass covering the UK this Bank Holiday weekend will bring a dip in temperatures with some sharp...
Arable
Mushroom grower group formed to future-proof the industry
A new mushroom grower group, aiming to solve future industry challenges has been formed by delegates at the 2019 AHDB...
Dairy
Job position now available on Saudi Arabian dairy farm
A dairy farm in Saudi Arabia has announced that it is recruiting an assistant herds manager. The farm is headquartered...
