N.Ireland
HRH The Princess Royal visits Ballykelly House
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) today welcomed HRH The Princess Royal to Ballykelly House, Limavady. On...
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Rural Life
'Eco-warrior' announced as preferred Natural England chairman
The Environment Secretary has announced Tony Juniper is the preferred candidate to become the next Natural England chairman. The role...
Agri-Business
Smith: 'Technology will be key in mitigating climate change'
The National Farmers’ Union (NFU) has called on the Government to support investment in new technologies to help farmers in...
N.Ireland
PM in Belfast: UFU warns of ‘catastrophic consequences’ for industry
The Ulster Farmers’ Union has used a meeting with Prime Minister Theresa May to warn of the “catastrophic consequences” a ‘no-deal’...
N.Ireland
PM in Belfast: UFU warns of ‘catastrophic consequences’ for industry
The Ulster Farmers’ Union has used a meeting with Prime Minister Theresa May to warn of the “catastrophic consequences” a ‘no-deal’...
Dairy
Fifth consecutive rise in GDT in latest auction
The latest Global Dairy Trade (GDT) auction ended on a high today with a substantial gain in overall index. Today’s...
Beef
Event to help livestock farmers ensure their stock 'Meat the Market'
Beef and sheep farmers in the north of Scotland are invited to attend two free ‘Meat the Market’ meetings to...
Agri-Business
Vets and welfare body make joint call to end non-stun slaughter
The RSPCA and the British Veterinary Association (BVA) have joined forces to demand the end to a legal exemption permitting...
Agri-Business
Planning application submitted for £75 million Davidstow expansion
Dairy Crest has unveiled plans for a new £75 million expansion of its Davidstow creamery in North Cornwall. The investment...
Agri-Business
Scottish Government proposes increased sentencing for animal cruelty
The Scottish Government is seeking views on proposals to strengthen its powers against those who commit animal cruelty. Proposed amendments...
Agri-Business
Royal Agricultural University appoints 2 new heads of school
The Royal Agricultural University (RAU) has announced two new appointments to its senior academic leadership team. Prof. Mike Gooding will...
Agri-Business
May: Westminster seeks amendment to backstop – not removal
The UK Government and Westminster in general is not seeking an entire removal of the Northern Irish backstop, but rather...
Agri-Business
May: Westminster seeks amendment to backstop – not removal
The UK government and Westminster in general are not seeking an entire removal of the Northern Irish backstop, but rather...
Rural Life
5 livestock worrying incidents reported in less than a month in Dorset
Officers at a rural police force say they have already dealt with five livestock worrying within the first four weeks...
Agri-Business
Welsh meat industry tries for double French success
Wales’ rugby players weren’t the only team aiming to get the better of the competition in France at the weekend....
Dairy
Dairy Crest annouces cut to February milk price
South-west creamery Dairy Crest has announced that it will cut the milk price it pays to its Davidstow farmers by...
Sheep
Welsh Red Meat Summit: ‘No-deal’ threat puts sector in ‘perilous position’
Red meat industry leaders are warning that the industry sits in a “perilous position” as the threat of a no-deal...
Agri-Business
Farm incomes a ‘wake-up call’ on the need for decisions
The Ulster Farmers’ Union has said the dramatic drop in Northern Ireland farm incomes in 2018 is “disappointing”; however, added...
