Agri Politics
NFU pays tribute to former president Sir David Naish
The National Farmers’ Union (NFU) has paid tribute to its former president Sir David Naish, who has died at the...
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Rural Life
Arson attack on former farm ‘backfires’ badly
Police have released footage showing a former farm being targeted by an arsonist – who ends up being set alight...
Rural Life
Retail NI: 'Northern Ireland's rural towns can't be left behind'
A representative body for independent retailers in Northern Ireland has warned that rural towns and villages cannot be left behind...
EU
Brexit: May offers resignation - but still no clear way forward
The Brexit drama took another twist yesterday (Wednesday, March 27), when Theresa May said she would resign as prime minister...
Beef
Limousin breed priorities are changing
Beef farmers wishing to use Limousin genetics in the future will have access to a wider range of production traits,...
Machinery
Autonomous farming is now a reality
Harper Adams’ engineering specialist Dr. Kit Franklin has told members of the Northern Ireland Institute of Agricultural Science (NIIAS) that...
Environment
DAERA secures approval for renewal of nitrates derogation in NI
Northern Ireland’s Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has secured an approval from the EU for the renewal...
Balmoral Show
Newly-appointed RUAS president looks to the future
Co. Down farmer Billy Martin takes over the reins as president of the Royal Ulster Agricultural Society (RUAS) at a...
Rural Life
'Share the Load': NFU Cymru aims to tackle farmers' mental health
The staff of the National Farmers’ Union for Wales (NFU Cymru) were recently given new insights into the issue of...
Dairy
Dairy Crest releases price for May milk supplies
Surrey-based creamery Dairy Crest has announced its price for milk supplies this May, after holding its price for the last...
Agri-Business
Scottish farm income up 20% on 2017 - but 'vulnerability remains'
The average farm income in Scotland rose by almost 20% in 2018 compared to 2017, according to figures released by...
Rural Life
ViVet to host first student veterinary innovation competition
A new competition aimed at veterinary students aims to find the next big idea in animal health. The student innovation...
Agri-Business
Karro fined £1.8 million after 2 workers injured in fall from height
Food manufacturing company, Karro Foods, has been fined more than £1.8 million after two workers suffered serious injuries when they...
Agri Politics
More than 2,700 Defra staff tied up in Brexit matters
More than 2,700 Defra staff members are currently tied up in EU and Brexit related matters according to information made...
Dairy
Dale Farm announces milk price for February supplies
Northern Ireland based dairy co-operative Dale Farm recently announced its price for February milk supplies, following on from its 0.5p/L...
Machinery
JCB to invest £65 million in a new factory in India
JCB is to invest £65 million in a new plant in India, as the company prepares to celebrate 40 years...
Agri-Business
Loss of Chlorothalonil could hit barley and wheat yields by as much as 10%
Reports that the European Standing Committee on Plants, Animals, Food and Feed (SCoPAFF) has voted against renewing the approval of...
Machinery
Kverneland opens a huge new spare parts facility
Kverneland Group has opened a huge new spare parts logistics centre in Moselle, France. It will serve markets all over...
