Agri-Business
Department to take NI growers on European mushroom tour
Northern Ireland mushroom growers have the opportunity to take part in a department-funded innovation tour of single layer production technology...
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Agri-Business
Department to take NI growers on European mushroom tour
Northern Ireland mushroom growers have the opportunity to take part in a department-funded innovation tour of single layer production technology...
Rural Life
RCVS elects first black council member as junior vice-president
The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) Council has elected its first black Council member as junior vice-president of the...
Rural Life
Scottish communicator to lead new international agricultural 'Vision 2025'
A Scottish agricultural communicator has been selected to head up an international committee setting out goals for the future of...
Agri-Business
‘Tariff barriers could cause UK food shortage’ – NFU
As the uncertainty around Brexit continues and the imposition of potential tariffs of €1.7 billion on Irish agri-food exports looms,...
Agri-Business
Arla sets ambitious 'net zero' target for dairy
Arla Foods has launched ambitious targets to eventually eliminate net carbon emissions from its business. The focus will be on...
Arable
AHDB's latest recruit to provide support to key potato growing region
AHDB has welcomed a new recruit to work with potato growers in the East of England. David Wilson has taken...
Pig/Poultry
UK egg sales up £36 million in 2018
UK retail egg sales remained positive in 2018, supported by consumer desire for healthier options and flexitarianism. A change in...
Agri-Business
Top Harper students awarded scholarships
Poultry processor Moy Park has awarded top-performing Harper Adams students with scholarships as part of the British Poultry Council (BPC) Scholarship...
Rural Life
British Lion eggs kick off campaign with England football captain
Steph Houghton, the Manchester City and England football captain, is kicking off the next phase of the British Lion eggs...
Beef
QMS welcomes announcement of new board member
Quality Meat Scotland (QMS) has welcomed the announcement of Prof. Charles Milne as its new board member. Prof. Milne will...
Agri-Business
Farmvention winners get stuck into farm life
The National Farmers’ Union Farmvention winners have been busy visiting farms across the country this week to get some hands-on...
Dairy
Just add water...could this simple trick improve your herd's productivity?
Small changes are making a big difference for AHDB strategic dairy farmer Willie Baillie. After reviewing his nutrition management he...
Agri-Business
New support service launched to help farmers considering organic
A new support service has been launched to provide free advice and technical guidance to organic farmers and those considering...
Agri-Business
Heartbreak as Orkney farmers scammed out of 5-figure sum
NFU Scotland is urging its members to remain vigilant as telephone scammers continue to target the farming community. A union...
Arable
Latest potato stocks figures down almost a quarter on last year
The Agricultural and Horticultural Development Board’s (AHDB) latest estimates show potato stock levels held by British growers are 24% down...
Rural Life
All Breeds All Britain Calf Show judges confirmed for 2019
The East of England Showground will see the return of this year’s All Breeds All Britain (ABAB) Calf Show. Organised...
Arable
SmartHort automation challenge launches
A competition to match expert engineers from the manufacturing industry with horticulture producers to develop new technology has been announced...
