Agri-Business
Legally-binding changes agreed on Brexit backstop
The European Commission and the UK have agreed new measures on the Irish backstop following last-minute talks between President of...
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Machinery
Update: Over 100 John Deere 6R/M Series tractors to go to auction this week
We’ve previously brought you news that Euro Auctions has been appointed to “dispose of” the assets of the UK-based Hawk...
Dairy
Lakeland cuts 0.75p off last pre-Brexit milk price in NI
Crossborder dairy giant Lakeland is to slash 0.75p/L off its February milk price amid Brexit uncertainty and weakening market returns –...
Dairy
Lakeland cuts 0.75p off last pre-Brexit milk price in NI
Crossborder dairy giant Lakeland is to slash 0.75p/L off its February milk price amid Brexit uncertainty and weakening market returns –...
Dairy
Lakeland cuts 0.75p off last pre-Brexit milk price in NI
Crossborder dairy giant Lakeland is to slash 0.75p/L off its February milk price amid Brexit uncertainty and weakening market returns –...
Environment
Farmer confidence drops as agri-environment schemes fail to deliver
The Tenant Farmers Association (TFA) has expressed “deep concern” that confidence in agri-environment schemes amongst tenant farmers in England is...
Machinery
MF’s new 400hp flagship takes ‘uncomplicated’ approach to emissions
Massey Ferguson has been busy showing off its new flagship 8700 S range (which tops out at 400/405hp). The six...
Agri-Business
Brexit risks putting battery eggs back on menu
The British Egg Industry Council (BEIC) and Compassion in World Farming (CIWF) have warned that billions of eggs from battery...
Agri-Business
Department to take NI growers on European mushroom tour
Northern Ireland mushroom growers have the opportunity to take part in a department-funded innovation tour of single layer production technology...
Agri-Business
Department to take NI growers on European mushroom tour
Northern Ireland mushroom growers have the opportunity to take part in a department-funded innovation tour of single layer production technology...
Rural Life
RCVS elects first black council member as junior vice-president
The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) Council has elected its first black Council member as junior vice-president of the...
Rural Life
Scottish communicator to lead new international agricultural 'Vision 2025'
A Scottish agricultural communicator has been selected to head up an international committee setting out goals for the future of...
Agri-Business
‘Tariff barriers could cause UK food shortage’ – NFU
As the uncertainty around Brexit continues and the imposition of potential tariffs of €1.7 billion on Irish agri-food exports looms,...
Agri-Business
Arla sets ambitious 'net zero' target for dairy
Arla Foods has launched ambitious targets to eventually eliminate net carbon emissions from its business. The focus will be on...
Arable
AHDB's latest recruit to provide support to key potato growing region
AHDB has welcomed a new recruit to work with potato growers in the East of England. David Wilson has taken...
Pig/Poultry
UK egg sales up £36 million in 2018
UK retail egg sales remained positive in 2018, supported by consumer desire for healthier options and flexitarianism. A change in...
Agri-Business
Top Harper students awarded scholarships
Poultry processor Moy Park has awarded top-performing Harper Adams students with scholarships as part of the British Poultry Council (BPC) Scholarship...
Rural Life
British Lion eggs kick off campaign with England football captain
Steph Houghton, the Manchester City and England football captain, is kicking off the next phase of the British Lion eggs...
