N.Ireland
Farmers raise £200,000 for Air Ambulance charity
The Ulster Farmers’ Union has smashed its centenary year fundraising target by raising a whopping £200,000 for Air Ambulance Northern...
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N.Ireland
Farmers raise £200,000 for Air Ambulance charity
The Ulster Farmers’ Union has smashed its centenary year fundraising target by raising a whopping £200,000 for Air Ambulance Northern...
Pig/Poultry
Prime pig prices follow seasonal trend
Farmgate prime pig prices are following their traditional seasonal decline, with producer prices dipping slightly since the start of the...
Agri-Business
Norbrook: NI would be disproportionately hit with no-deal impact
Veterinary pharmaceutical giant Norbrook has urged the UK government to avoid a no-deal Brexit, citing that the impact of such...
Agri-Business
Agricultural building contractors fined after worker falls from height
A Sedbergh firm and a contractor have been fined a combined £13,000 after a worker fell through a roof on...
Agri-Business
Islay's Gill scoops union's Miskelly Award
One of NFU Scotland’s highest accolades has this year been awarded to a stalwart who has worked as a group...
Agri-Business
NI’s Business Development Groups Scheme reopens for applications
Northern Ireland’s Business Development Groups Scheme will reopen for applications on Tuesday, February 12, CAFRE has announced. The small groups...
Agri-Business
Welsh vets receive training to provide Export Health Certificates post-Brexit
The Welsh Government has committed £96,000 of funding to train veterinary surgeons to certify produce of animal origin in the...
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...
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...
