Rural Life
Clarkson’s Farm set to return to screens in May
Season four of the tv programme, Clarkson’s Farm, has just been confirmed, with the show set to premiere on May...
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Arable
AHDB: Wheat prices may strengthen later in the year
A significant contraction in the area of crop planted in the US this year could lead to a strengthening in wheat...
Agri-Business
Kepak appoints new chief financial officer
Kepak Group has today (Thursday, April 3) announced the appointment of Walter Martin as chief financial officer (CFO), effective immediately....
Agri Politics
NFU calls for amendments to Scottish Land Reform Bill
The Scottish Land Reform Bill, which seeks to change the way land in Scotland is owned and managed, passed its...
Agri-Business
NFU and former Defra minister call for new biosecurity plan
The National Farmers’ Union (NFU) has called for a cross-government biosecurity plan and sufficient investment to counter the increased biosecurity...
Pig/Poultry
Housed free-range poultry can still be sold as 'free-range'
The government has announced that free-range poultry meat producers and processors will no longer need to change how free-range poultry...
Rural Life
Horsham farm builds isolation barn for quarantine of sick animals
A UK farm based in Horsham, West Sussex has been given permission by Horsham District Council to build an isolation...
N.Ireland
DAERA confirms appointment of several board members
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has made new non-executive appointments to the departmental board and to...
N.Ireland
Warmer temperatures and erratic rainfall ‘taking a toll’ on NI farmers – research
Northern Ireland may traditionally be known for its cooler, wet weather but a new study published today (Wednesday, April 2)...
Agri-Business
RSPCA: Animal welfare must be 'at the heart' of US trade talks
The Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (RSPCA) has raised concerns over the impact a possible US-UK...
N.Ireland
NI entitlement transfer service to open tomorrow
The Department of Agriculture Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has confirmed that the Entitlement Transfer Service for 2025 will open...
Dairy
FAO: Improved productivity key to less antibiotic use in livestock
A new study led by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and research partners highlights that...
Agri-Business
Westminster 'lacking understanding' on farming - NFU Cymru
The disconnect that exists between Westminster and farmers on the issues of food production and the ‘green agenda’ has been...
N.Ireland
NI Regional Food Programme opens for applications
Minister for Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs, Andrew Muir has announced the opening of the 2025/26 Northern Ireland Regional Food...
Sheep
Sheep farmers warned that there is ‘no regular worm season’
Sheep farmers are being urged to conduct regular faecal egg counts, as data reveals there is no such thing as...
Environment
NFU Cymru 'frustrated' with pollution regulations review
NFU Cymru has voiced “frustration” over what it calls the missed opportunity of the Welsh government to deliver changes to...
Rural Life
Tractor strikes two houses in Chester following collision
Cheshire Constabulary has confirmed reports of a collision between a tractor and a car, which resulted in the tractor driving...
Sheep
Farmers urged to vaccinate for clostridial infections
Losing just one or two lambs to clostridial or pasteurella infections could offset the cost of vaccination, according to UK-based vets. Their...
