Arable
First UK outbreak of Tomato Brown Rugose Fruit Virus confirmed
Symptoms of the Tomato Brown Rugose Fruit Virus (ToBRFV) have been reported for the first time in a UK tomato...
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Environment
Deforestation in Brazil soars dramatically in first half of July
Deforestation in Brazil in the first half of July 2019 has increased significantly, while controversy still rages over the trade...
Sheep
NSA calls for Government support to avoid mass post-Brexit sheep cull
Destroying sheep after the UK leaves the EU could be a ‘worst-case scenario’ for the industry post-Brexit, the UK’s Brexit...
Environment
Increasing bioethanol in fuel mix 'crucial' to achieving net-zero goals
The NFU has reiterated its calls for the government to introduce E10 petrol to the fuel mix so that farmers...
Environment
‘Europe can comfortably and sustainably supply all the ethanol that it needs’
The production of fuel ethanol in Europe is sustainable and uses a small amount of land. It does not cause...
N.Ireland
35ac of barley up in smoke due to suspected rubbish burning in Suffolk
35ac of barley was burnt in a widespread field fire, thought to have been started by rubbish burning in Suffolk,...
N.Ireland
35ac of barley up in smoke due to suspected rubbish burning in Suffolk
35ac of barley was burnt in a widespread field fire, thought to have been started by rubbish burning in Suffolk,...
Rural Life
Farmers urged to ramp up safety efforts for Farm Safety Week
Farmers across the country have been urged to ramp up their efforts to make health and safety a priority in...
Agri-Business
Scottish General Licence consultation opens
Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH) has announced it will launch a 12-week consultation reviewing General Licences for wild birds. All wild...
Pig/Poultry
China reports new outbreak of African swine fever
A fresh outbreak of African swine fever (ASF) has occurred in China, the country’s department of agriculture has said. According...
Agri-Business
UK groceries bill to soar £800 if key pesticides are banned
The average UK family shopping bill is set to soar by £786 if pesticides are banned from British farms. A...
Agri-Business
Plans for new Welsh farm support system stalled
The Farmers’ Union of Wales has welcomed the Welsh Government’s decision to delay radical changes to agricultural support. The FUW...
N.Ireland
9 lambs killed in latest spate of UK lamb butchering
The latest incident of illegal sheep butchery is being investigated by police in Northamptonshire, England, following reports of nine lambs...
Rural Life
PETA buys Facebook shares in a bid to boost social media visibility
Extremist animal rights organisation PETA has bought its way into Facebook in a bid to increase the visibility of its...
Agri-Business
Fruitful result for British farmers as berry exports reach £22.1 million
12 international markets opened their doors to British produce in 2018, with exports of soft fruits reaching £22.1 million. New...
Agri-Business
US judge cuts damages on Monsanto in Roundup cancer case
A judge in the US state of California has decided to reduce by over a third the punitive damages levied...
Agri-Business
De facto Deputy Prime Minister welcomed to Islay farm
NFU Scotland’s Islay members welcomed the de-facto Deputy Prime Minister, Rt. Hon. David Lidington CBE MP to see first-hand the...
Rural Life
Farm Safety Week: Scotland sees Britain's largest farm death increase
More needs to be done across Scotland to tackle the death rate in agriculture, as it is revealed 13 people...
