Dairy
AHDB to expand its ‘strategic dairy farm network'
The AHDB has been awarded £1 million from the Betty Lawes’ Foundation to expand its strategic dairy farm network. This...
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N.Ireland
Moy Park announcement ‘Yet another blow to NI poultry producers’
The announcement by Moy Park to temporarily close its Ballymena processing plant and North Antrim Hatchery has been described as “yet...
Beef
Ian Stevenson appointed to board of ERBS
Livestock and Meat Commission (LMC) chief executive Ian Stevenson has been appointed to the 9-strong interim board of governors of...
Agri-Business
'SNP refusal to accept UK legislation damaging farmers'
The Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party has labelled as ‘damaging’ the decision by the Scottish National Party (SNP) not to...
Agri Politics
Parliament to force prime minister to request further Brexit extension
The parliament has voted by a majority of just one solitary vote to force the prime minister, Theresa May, to...
World News
6 things you need to know about Brazilian agriculture
As Brazil eyes up the UK market post-Brexit, AgriLand’s Rachel Martin investigates the country’s agricultural sector and what farmers in...
Agri-Business
Moy Park to partially close Antrim plant for 2019
Northern Ireland firm Moy Park is to cease processing live birds at its Co. Antrim plant due to “challenging market...
Agri-Business
Moy Park to partially close Antrim plant for 2019
Northern Ireland firm Moy Park is to cease processing live birds at its Co. Antrim plant due to “challenging market...
Beef
Scottish suckler beef scheme payments 'ahead of schedule'
Payments for beef farmers under the Scottish Suckler Beef Support Scheme (SSBSS) will be a month ahead of schedule, according...
Sheep
'No compensation' for sheep or lambs killed by released eagles
The National Sheep Association (NSA) has expressed its concern that there will be no compensation for farmers whose sheep or...
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Machinery
‘World’s biggest manufacturer [by volume]’ sold 330,000 tractors last year
The company that claims to be the world’s biggest tractor manufacturer (in terms of unit numbers) reports that it sold...
Agri-Business
Following the trail: Where does the soya in your feed come from?
If your feed ration includes soya beans, there’s a fairly significant chance the seed from which it was grown was...
Rural Life
Rescue mission enters 3rd day for 60 sheep trapped on sea cliff
A rescue operation to save 60 sheep trapped on a sea cliff has entered a third day in Pembrokeshire, Wales....
Machinery
What makes the money in a modern machinery dealership?
CLIMMAR – a network of farm machinery dealer organisations across much of Europe – compiles fascinating data, accruing from surveys...
Rural Life
FUW: 5G coverage plans have 'hidden costs' for farmers
The UK Government’s plans to increase mobile phone coverage across Wales has “hidden and potentially expensive side effects for farmers”,...
Machinery
US manufacturers meet Trump administration to combat China’s ‘unfair trade practices’
In the US, high-profile figures from the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) have paid a visit to the White House,...
Agri Politics
UK to seek further Brexit extension 'to leave in timely and orderly way'
The UK is to seek a further extension to Article 50 for “as short as possible” to secure a timely...
Beef
Popularity of Aberdeen Angus beef set to grow
It is 20 years since the first of the UK’s Aberdeen Angus premium schemes was introduced. And according to Alan...
