Environment
Gove unveils new 'Conservation Covenants' to protect nature
The first of the UK’s new Conservation Covenants to unleash a new wave of legal safeguards for England’s wildlife and...
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Agri-Business
GDP to crash up to 7% in no-deal exit, Scotland's chief economist warns
Scottish GDP could drop by as much as 7% – with the agricultural sector likely to be among the worst...
N.Ireland
Police appeal for information following overnight cattle theft
Police have appealed for information relating to the theft of a number of cattle in Co. Armagh overnight. Issuing a...
Agri-Business
Scotland launches public consultation to tackle attacks on livestock
A Scottish politician has launched a consultation on her proposed Bill to give greater powers to police and courts in...
N.Ireland
UFU launches rural crime survey
The Ulster Farmers’ Union is asking its members to complete a short survey in order to gain an insight into...
Arable
Opportunity for growers to host first horticulture strategic centre
AHDB Horticulture is offering three growers an exclusive chance to try out the latest labour maximising techniques and be a...
Agri Politics
NFU Scotland policies central at Gove-Ewing debate
Defra and the Scottish Government were pitted face-to-face at an NFU Scotland debate allowing members to hold both to account. The...
Agri-Business
Importing or exporting agricultural produce post-Brexit? Here's what you need to know
The Government is urging farms and agri-food businesses to prepare for changes to animal imports and exports in a ‘no-deal’ Brexit....
Agri-Business
FUW welcomes call to change Dangerous Dogs legislation
The Farmers’ Union of Wales (FUW) has welcomed a call by North Wales police to review the 1953 Dogs (Protection...
Machinery
‘Baptism of fire’ for new recruit at Argo Tractors
Joining a major tractor manufacturer as it prepared to stage its most ambitious presence at the (UK-based) LAMMA show last...
Machinery
New face joins Landini and McCormick team
A new recruit has joined the Argo Tractors team that handles sales and distribution of Landini and McCormick products in...
Rural Life
Lancashire farmer honoured for commitment to promoting the industry
A farmer from Lancashire has been honoured at this year’s National Farmers’ Union Conference for his dedication and commitment to...
Agri-Business
Arla results show firm will share out £252 million profits among farmer suppliers
Dairy giant Arla has announced it will pay out its entire £252 million profit from 2018 to help its 11,200...
Agri-Business
New taskforce to give policy advice on Scotland's rural needs
A new group tasked with bringing Scotland’s rural economy to the forefront of Government policymaking has been launched. The new...
Agri-Business
Is lab-grown meat really better for the environment?
Growing meat in the laboratory may do more damage to the climate in the long run than meat from cattle,...
Rural Life
70 sheep found dead in Cumbria worrying attack
Up to 70 sheep have been found dead on a farm in Cumbria in a suspected livestock worrying attack last...
Agri-Business
ForFarmers UK announces intention to close Blandford site
The UK arm of an international agricultural feed firm ForFarmers has announced it will close its site in Blandford, Dorset....
Agri-Business
Gove vows to protect high farming standards as part of a Green Brexit
Environment Secretary Michael Gove welcomed the National Farmers’ Union president’s vision for industry and Government to work together to maintain...
