Rural Life
Lancashire farmer honoured for commitment to promoting the industry
A farmer from Lancashire has been honoured at this year’s National Farmers’ Union Conference for his dedication and commitment to...
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Agri-Business
Arla results show firm will share out £252 million profits among farmer suppliers
Dairy giant Arla has announced it will pay out its entire £252 million profit from 2018 to help its 11,200...
Agri-Business
New taskforce to give policy advice on Scotland's rural needs
A new group tasked with bringing Scotland’s rural economy to the forefront of Government policymaking has been launched. The new...
Agri-Business
Is lab-grown meat really better for the environment?
Growing meat in the laboratory may do more damage to the climate in the long run than meat from cattle,...
Rural Life
70 sheep found dead in Cumbria worrying attack
Up to 70 sheep have been found dead on a farm in Cumbria in a suspected livestock worrying attack last...
Agri-Business
ForFarmers UK announces intention to close Blandford site
The UK arm of an international agricultural feed firm ForFarmers has announced it will close its site in Blandford, Dorset....
Agri-Business
Gove vows to protect high farming standards as part of a Green Brexit
Environment Secretary Michael Gove welcomed the National Farmers’ Union president’s vision for industry and Government to work together to maintain...
Agri-Business
Calls for new trade and food panel to uphold British agri-food standards
National Farmers’ Union president Minette Batters has urged the Government to convene a new commission of food and farming experts...
Agri-Business
New NFYFC chairman encourages young farmers to put their ‘green’ feet first
The new National Federation of Young Farmers’ Clubs (NFYFC) chairman is calling on young farmers to support the environment in...
Rural Life
Police seize tractor…at drag race
A tractor has been seized in a “rather unusual” instance of drag racing against motorcycles, according to police in the...
Arable
Surprise findings turn up the temperature on the study of vernalisation
New evidence has emerged about the agriculturally important process of vernalisation in a development that could help farmers deal with...
Pig/Poultry
Poultry conference aims to bridge gap between research and farm
The National Farmers’ Union’s first Poultry Research Seminar has brought together poultry farmers and academics to ensure emerging research and...
Rural Life
Inspectors find 58 carcasses on farm with extreme neglect
Two Ceredigion brothers have been fined and banned from keeping livestock for five years after 58 bovine carcasses were found on...
Rural Life
Fashion giant makes swift ‘ewe’-turn on wool ban
Fashion retailer Boohoo has revised its decision to ban using wool in its clothing on ethical grounds following backlash to...
Agri-Business
AHDB Meat and Dairy to attend Gulfood in Dubai
Meat and dairy from the UK will be in the spotlight this month at one of the world’s biggest annual...
Agri-Business
Scottish farms already facing seasonal labour shortages of up to 15%
Many Scottish farms and agri-food businesses are already facing seasonal labour shortages of up to 15% raising fears that stricter...
Rural Life
Traditional farm steading in the central belt of Scotland for sale in lots
An accessible farm in the Carse of Stirling is for sale in two lots. Gogar Mains Farm is located at...
Agri Politics
NFU marks the launch of Hill Farming All-Party Group
The National Farmers’ Union has helped to mark the relaunch of the Hill Farming All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG). The group...
