Agri-Business
Grain price: Snow in US and drought in Australia
Conditions for tillage farmers are currently difficult in the UK and Ireland as wet weather impacts on winter planting. While...
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Machinery
Auction report: £132,000 (plus VAT and commission) for County tractor – bought by an Irish man
A County tractor sold for a very considerable £132,000 (plus VAT; plus 6% buyer’s commission) today (Saturday, October 19) at...
Buildings: Is your shed up to scratch for housing cattle for the winter?
Although grass is aplenty on many farms, poor ground conditions are preventing cattle from grazing these pastures. This, in turn,...
Agri-Business
Last call for NSA Next Generation conferences
The National Sheep Association (NSA) is inviting enthusiastic young sheep farmers from across the UK to join them at this...
Arable
Wheat bulb fly pressure ‘very high’ at some monitoring sites
Wheat bulb fly egg counts are generally low this year, however, the trend has been bucked at some monitoring sites,...
Rural Life
RSABI Great Glen Challenge 2019 raises more than £50,000
RSABI Great Glen Challenge 2019 has raised an amazing £50,710 to support people in Scottish agriculture. The held at the...
Agri-Business
Political uncertainty sees record low farmland offerings as 'Brexit fatigue' sets in
To the end of September, Britain has experienced its lowest number of open market farmland launches since records, compiled by...
Agri-Business
NIFDA chairman calls for collaborative approach from political leaders
Northern Ireland’s food and drink industry can continue to grow despite the challenge posed by Brexit if politicians are willing...
Agri-Business
NIFDA chairman calls for collaborative approach from political leaders
Northern Ireland’s food and drink industry can continue to grow despite the challenge posed by Brexit if politicians are willing...
Agri Politics
UK agriculture gives its views on Boris' deal as MPs prepare for historic vote
MPs are set to vote this afternoon (October 19) over the latest reincarnation of the UK’s EU Withdrawal Agreement, marking...
Rural Life
141ac of hill ground and pasture land for sale includes telecoms mast lease
Land agent Galbraith is bringing to the open market a productive block of 141ac of pasture and hill ground by...
Rural Life
Pembrokeshire dairy farmer appointed as new FUW vice president
Pembrokeshire dairy farmer Dai Miles has been elected as the new Farmers’ Union of Wales vice president at the FUW’s...
Pig/Poultry
Scottish pig sector grows to largest in almost a decade
Breeding sow numbers in Scotland are approaching levels not seen since 2011, according to the latest market analysis by Quality...
Rural Life
Giant anti-Brexit message ploughed into English field
A giant anti-Brexit message has been ploughed into a field in Wiltshire, England, which can be seen from the skies....
Beef
China opens doors to British beef
The Chinese government has finalised details of a historic trade agreement, opening access for the UK beef industry to the...
Agri-Business
Call for farmers to take part in industry labour survey
Independent dairy research specialist Kingshay is calling on dairy farmers to help it better understand labour issues in the sector. Sarah...
Beef
Video: Important factors to consider when it comes to calf accommodation
There are many factors that farmers should consider when it comes to calf accommodation. These include: ventilation; dryness; draughts; cleanliness;...
Machinery
‘Our applicators are mounted on the back door without welding – ideal for retro-fitting’
Major Equipment returned to the recent National Ploughing Championships (held in Co. Carlow) with its “biggest line-up of machinery yet”....