Rural Life
NFUS boosts commitment to islands with new regional advisers
NFU Scotland has strengthened its support within Orkney and Shetland by introducing two new regional policy advisors for the islands....
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Beef
Festive season ‘beefs up’ red meat sales
It mightn’t be the first meat you think of when you hear the word ‘Christmas’ but figures from December show...
Arable
Spotting ramularia in barley, subject of new video
How ramularia leaf spot is assessed in Recommended Lists trials is the subject of a new video from AHDB. Developed...
Agri-Business
New course to focus on adopting precision technology in agriculture
A new course developed and run at Harper Adams University, hopes to encourage farmers to adopt precision technology in their...
Agri-Business
NRCN chairman discusses rural crime with Princess Anne
Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal has visited Victim Support in York to discuss the impact of rural crime in...
Beef
Quality over quantity: Monitor Farm to discuss strategies to improve silage
Strategies to boost silage quality and optimise herd and calf health will be the focus of the next Borders Monitor...
Rural Life
Video: 118ac holding ‘situated in a prime farming district’ for sale in lots
The sale at 14 Ballybracken Road, Ballynure, Ballyclare, Co. Antrim, sees a 118ac farm on the market – in two...
Agri-Business
Survey to gauge public opinion on gene-edited meat
Researchers in Scotland have launched a survey to gauge the public’s views on the use of gene editing in animals....
Agri-Business
Young farmers leading the way on climate change in Scotland
Four young farmers and crofters have been appointed to champion a cultural and behavioural shift towards low-carbon, environmentally sustainable farming...
Environment
NSA raises concerns with Natural England about proposed eagle release
The National Sheep Association (NSA) is challenging proposals to release white-tailed sea eagles on the Isle of Wight, off the...
Grass
NI upland farmers wanted for European grassland project
AgriSearch is looking for upland farmers in Northern Ireland to volunteer to participate in a European grassland project. The Europe-wide...
Grass
NI upland farmers wanted for European grassland project
AgriSearch is looking for upland farmers in Northern Ireland to volunteer to participate in a European grassland project. The Europe-wide...
Grass
NI upland farmers wanted for European grassland project
AgriSearch is looking for upland farmers in Northern Ireland to volunteer to participate in a European grassland project. The Europe-wide...
Agri-Business
HCC to launch GB marketing push ahead of Brexit
As fears grow over the future of meat exports post-Brexit, the Welsh agri-food sector has taken matters into its own...
Agri-Business
Canadian dairy firm announces £975 million Dairy Crest takeover plans
Canadian dairy giant Saputo has announced plans to takeover Cathedral City and Clover owner Dairy Crest as part of a £975 million...
Machinery
Pics: New 175-210hp Canadian-built tractors unveiled
The company unveiled a new line-up of tractors at an event in Arizona (US) this week (one of which is...
Pig/Poultry
Scottish pig industry unites to eradicate endemic disease
Scottish pig producers, vets, pharmaceutical companies, pig specialists and industry bodies are working together to try to develop a strategy...
Arable
Improved tool to help predict blackcurrant gall mite emergence
An interactive tool collating weather data from more than 160 UK locations will help blackcurrant growers more accurately apply control...
