Agri-Business
12-week agricultural tenancies consultation launched in Wales
A 12-week consultation has been launched to examine how reforming agricultural tenancy legislation in Wales could help boost farm productivity....
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Pig/Poultry
Sainsbury's is saying 'no' to barn eggs
The barn egg sector has been dealt a major blow, courtesy of a decision taken by Sainsbury’s not to stock...
Agri-Business
Holstein UK announces winners of 2019 Master Breeder Awards
A record 18 high-performing Holstein herds have qualified for Master Breeder status this year – one of the most prestigious recognitions...
Arable
New wonder Miscanthus variety to launch at Cereals 2019
A new rhizome-based Miscanthus variety which has delivered staggering results in commercial-scale trials is set to be launched to the...
Agri-Business
Edinburgh agri-tech firm hopes to transform international farm research
An Edinburgh-based cow behaviour specialist has launched a new application which, for the first time, offers the agri-research market the...
Agri-Business
Potato processing firm fined £50,000 after worker is struck by telehandler
A potato processing company has today been sentenced for safety breaches after a worker, Colin Smith, was left with a...
Pig/Poultry
Pig behaviour research finds some 'surprising discoveries'
Research carried out by Queen’s University Belfast has made what is described as “intriguing and unpredicted” discoveries in the social...
Agri-Business
Cloughbane Farm launches plant-based meal range
Tyrone-based Cloughbane Farm has launched a new range of plant-based meals which has secured listings with Henderson Group, owners of...
Rural Life
LEAF chief named one of Women Economic Forum’s ‘Women of the Decade’
LEAF (Linking Environment And Farming) chief executive, Caroline Drummond, has been named one of the Women Economic Forum’s ‘Women of...
Agri-Business
AHDB publishes guidelines for water supply interruption
The Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) has compiled a new set of guidelines advising farmers what to do if...
Agri-Business
Wales' Animal Health Group expands as it prepares to gear up activity
Two new appointments have been made to Wales’ Animal Health and Welfare Framework Group as it prepares to ramp up...
Agri-Business
Scottish researchers to review ways to lower agricultural nitrogen emissions
Scottish climate change researchers are exploring ways that farmers could reduce emissions from nitrogen fertiliser use. Led by Scotland’s Rural...
Agri-Business
Cross-continental marketing drive for Welsh Lamb and Beef
The first fortnight in May will see the start of a marketing marathon for Wales’ red meat levy board in...
Dairy
It’s not a crime to take some time off every once in a while
As the calving season draws to a close, now is a time for you to reflect on the months gone...
Agri-Business
Danone’s first quarter sales up by a modest 0.8%
Danone’s first quarter results show a slight growth in sales despite decreased infant milk formula sales in China and the...
Agri-Business
Lynbreck Croft wins inaugural NEWBIE Award for innovative new entrants
A 150ac mixed habitat in the Cairngorms National Park, has been declared one of this year’s NEWBIE UK award winners....
Agri-Business
Survey reveals Scots are being misled about red meat
Almost two-thirds (64%) of Scots are concerned about the impact of veganism on Scotland’s farming industry, according to the results...
Agri-Business
Agri-food sector now worth £122 billion to UK economy
The UK’s agri-food sector is now worth almost £122 billion to the country’s economy, according to new figures. The National...
