Pig/Poultry
Poultry farmers urged to complete Avian Flu checklist as seasonal threat rises
The UK’s chief veterinary officers are encouraging all poultry keepers to act now to reduce the risk of Avian Flu...
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Machinery
Fendt asserts its ‘commitment’ to major shows
Massey Ferguson recently announced that it is to reduce its physical presence at major shows in future. Instead, it will...
Agri-Business
NFU Cymru & BMPA: Poor ag policy plans could destroy red meat sector
NFU Cymru and the BMPA (British Meat Processing Association) have voiced their shared concerns over Brexit’s potential impact on the...
Machinery
New app allows you to adjust your Deere from your desk
John Deere, as ever, is pressing ahead with the application of digital technology to daily farm operations. Its latest endeavour...
Beef
Welsh Livestock Champion of the Year announced
Owen Watkins of Caenantmelyn, near Hay-on-Wye has been named NFU Cyrmu / NFU Mutual Welsh Livestock Champion of the Year...
Agri-Business
National Excellence in Farming award winners announced
Some of the nation’s best dairy farmers have been recognised at this year’s ForFarmers Excellence in Farming Awards. The award...
Dairy
UK farming unions urge dairy farmers to speak up for fair contract terms
Four UK farming unions are urging all dairy farmers to make their voices heard and speak up for a more effective and...
Beef
We’ll give the public food facts not fake news - HCC
Meat Promotion Wales (HCC) has said it will champion red meat’s nutritional values and environmental credentials in a fact-based fightback...
Agri-Business
NFU Cymru warns of ‘nightmare’ no-deal Brexit
As one of the highlights of the Welsh livestock calendar, the Royal Welsh Winter Fair, gets underway, farmers in the...
Machinery
Steyr steps ahead with engine updates
Steyr is something of a ‘Cinderella’ within the CNH group; everybody knows the name but it doesn’t register as a...
Machinery
An alternative to the spinning disc…from Chafer Machinery
When it comes to spreading granular fertiliser the spinning disc type applicator would seem to hold a near monopoly of...
Rural Life
Devon farming partnership fined £53,000 after digger accident kills worker
A Devon farming partnership has been fined more than £53,000 after a worker was crushed to death by a faulty...
Agri-Business
Welsh Basic Payments to remain unchanged for an extra year
Welsh Rural Affairs Secretary Lesley Griffiths has confirmed Basic Payments Scheme (BPS) will remain unchanged for an extra year (2020)...
Agri-Business
Welsh Winter Fair: Hard Brexit 'biggest threat' to Wales' red meat industry
A hard or chaotic Brexit is the Welsh red meat industry’s “biggest threat” warned Hybu Cig Cymru – Meat Promotion...
Sheep
New business in Asia boost for Welsh Lamb
A recent drive to develop new business outside of its traditional European markets is already paying dividends for the Welsh...
Beef
QMS announces 3 new staffing appointments
Quality Meat Scotland (QMS) has appointed three new staff members to its team to boost its marketing and industry development...
Opinion
Government must appoint a food ombudsman with real teeth
Food prices continue to fall in real terms. This is good news for consumers. However, it’s a real kick in...
Sheep
6,000 pass meat supply chain training programme in 3 years
More than 6,000 people have passed AHDB Meat Education Programme training modules, to improve the skills of workers supporting the...
