Agri-Business
UK farm income falls by 17% in 2018
New Total Income from Farming figures demonstrate the need for clear measures that can allow farmers to manage volatility, the...
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Agri-Business
New generation of farm robots to have the 'power and precision to replace tractors'
Engineers working on the next generation of farm robots say they will soon have the power and precision to be...
Rural Life
Cows on Tour take to Wales to educate children
Hybu Cig Cymru – Meat Promotion Wales (HCC) is one of a number of organisations joining the Cows on Tour...
Agri-Business
South Wales farmer explains reliance nature's on farming to UK Minister
A South Wales farmer highlighted the central role played by grazing livestock and food production in conserving and enhancing biodiversity...
Agri-Business
Animal feed firm fined £15,000 after unsafe pellet press crushes worker's hand
A Devon animal feed manufacturer has been fined after an employee’s hand was crushed in a pellet press causing life-changing...
Agri-Business
Union raises concern over late mapping letters
NFU Scotland (NFUS) has raised its concerns with Scottish Government after it emerged that a significant number of businesses submitting...
N.Ireland
Appeal for information following border cattle theft
Police have appealed for information following the theft of cattle near the Northern Irish border in Co. Armagh in recent...
Environment
Farming for a better climate in Scotland
A new farmer-led initiative has been launched to drive low-carbon, environmentally sustainable farming practices in Scotland. Under reforms to the...
Dairy
Dairy giant Fonterra forms strategic alliance with Coca-Cola
One of the world’s largest dairy co-ops, New Zealand based Fonterra, and the world’s biggest soft drinks giant, Coca-Cola, have...
Rural Life
FUW president to be honoured by Gorsedd of Bards
Welsh farming leader Glyn Roberts will be honoured by the Gorsedd of Bards at this year’s National Eisteddfod. The Farmers’...
Agri-Business
AHDB to launch £1.4m promotion to get lamb back on plates
A new £1.4 million marketing campaign for lamb is to be launched by AHDB as the industry seeks to further...
Arable
New 5-year GM field trial approved in UK
A five-year field trial to investigate the performance of plants making heart-healthy oils has been approved by Defra. The department...
N.Ireland
Ballymena farmer given suspended prison sentence for waterway pollution
A Co. Antrim farmer pleaded guilty to causing a polluting discharge to enter a waterway at Ballymena Magistrates’ Court today. William...
N.Ireland
Ballymena farmer given suspended prison sentence for waterway pollution
A Co. Antrim farmer pleaded guilty to causing a polluting discharge to enter a waterway at Ballymena Magistrates’ Court today. William...
Agri-Business
UK dairy company to cut emissions with sugarcane milk cartons
Dairy giant Arla has followed rival Muller in becoming the latest agri-food company to overhaul its entire range with new...
Rural Life
Teens arrested for throwing stones at sheep
A number of teenagers have been arrested by police in Hampshire on suspicion of animal cruelty following the injuring of...
Dairy
GDT: Slight increase continues positive trend
The Global Dairy Trade (GDT) index has made it 11 consecutive rises on the trot following a slight increase in its...
Rural Life
Man wanted for farm murder added to Europe’s ‘Most Wanted’ list
A man, who is wanted in connection with the brutal murder of a father at a farm in Cheshire, is...
