Agri-Business
MPs table ammendments to Agriculture Bill
The Tenant Farmers Association (TFA) has welcomed the support it has received from a number of MPs in tabling important...
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Dairy
Netherlands calf-rearing study tour planned for NI farmers
Dairy farmers in Northern Ireland have been offered the opportunity to see behind the scenes at some of the world’s...
Dairy
Netherlands calf-rearing study tour planned for NI farmers
Dairy farmers in Northern Ireland have been offered the opportunity to see behind the scenes at some of the world’s...
Dairy
Finalists announced for Holstein All-Britain awards
The finalists have been announced for this year’s Holstein UK All-Britain Awards. The prestigious awards will be presented at the...
Beef
Beef efficiency scheme errors frustrate farmers
Dozens of farmers and crofters taking part in Scotland’s Beef Efficiency Scheme (BES) have been left frustrated by errors in...
Machinery
New French-built tractor brand set to be unveiled?
It has been widely reported that a new tractor brand – Mancel – will be unveiled at next month’s SIMA...
Agri-Business
Arla Foods appoints new UK commercial manager
Britain’s biggest dairy company Arla Foods has announced the appointment of Duncan Malyon as its new UK commercial director. It...
Arable
RB209 updated with new comprehensive advice on sulphur
The AHDB Nutrient Management Guide (RB209) has been updated to provide further clarity on sulphur management in cereals and oilseeds...
Rural Life
£87,000 prize up for grabs in league of farming...simulator
A total prize pool of €250,000 (£216,580) and a top prize of €100,000 (£86,630) will be up for grabs in...
Beef
Why is colostrum so important for the newborn calf?
Colostrum, also known as beestings, is the first and most important line of defence for a newborn calf. It’s crucial...
Rural Life
Productive livestock unit with a range of farm buildings in the 'Big Tree Country'
Extending to about 149.53ac is Duallin Farm, Ben Lawers, Aberfeldy, Perthshire. It includes a traditional farmhouse, a contemporary house and a range...
Agri-Business
Tesco teams up with Jamie Oliver to help community cooks reduce food waste
Supermarket giant Tesco has announced a new community cookery training programme in a bid to cut food waste and help...
Agri-Business
QMS appoints two new staff members
Quality Meat Scotland (QMS) has boosted its small team with the appointment of two new members of staff. Tom Gibson...
Agri-Business
Valentine steak could win hearts and pounds for butchers
Quality Standard Mark (QSM) is calling butchers to win back shoppers in February, using cuts like the lamb valentine steak,...
Grass
Northern Ireland hosts EU delegates for major grassland project
Farming representatives from 11 European countries were hosted in Belfast for a seminar showcasing Northern Ireland’s grassland management techniques. The...
Grass
Northern Ireland hosts EU delegates for major grassland project
Farming representatives from 11 European countries were hosted in Belfast for a seminar showcasing Northern Ireland’s grassland management techniques. The...
Rural Life
Thriving, profitable and well-established rural enterprise on the market in Angus
Located in the county of Angus, between Dundee and Aberdeen, is rural enterprise Charleton Fruit Farm, Charleton, Montrose on 182.11ac....
Rural Life
Popular television farmer looking to save rare Albion breed
Farmer and television host Adam Henson has a new project: saving the rare native Albion cattle from extinction. There are...
