Rural Life
World War I: Tributes to those who farmed to feed the country
The National Farmers’ Union (NFU) president Minette Batters has paid tribute to the ‘key role’ of those who worked to...
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Rural Life
Welsh sausage crowned 'Champion of Champions'
A butcher shop in Wales has had its own sausage creation named the ‘Champion of Champions’ at the Butcher Shop...
Machinery
Auction report: Wheeled and tracked tractors change hands at dispersal sale
An on-site auction was held on Thursday, November 1, on behalf of Rainthorpe Farms. It took place ‘on-site’ – at West...
Opinion
'We must act now to protect one of the UK's most valuable farming sectors'
The physical output of the sheep sector in 2019 is currently being determined as farmers put their rams in with...
Agri-Business
Interim Natural England boss appointed as James Cross steps down
Marian Spain has been appointed interim chief executive of Natural England as James Cross steps down after four years. Spain,...
Opinion
Could Brexit be an opportunity for UK GM advancements?
As is always the case, UK farmers are being encouraged to do everything in their power to control input costs...
Beef
Scottish beef prices hold higher than last year
The latest market commentary from Quality Meat Scotland (QMS) shows that although cattle prices have cooled over the past month,...
Dairy
Countdown is on to this year’s Royal Ulster Winter Fair
The Royal Ulster Agricultural Society (RUAS) has launched its 33rd Royal Ulster Winter Fair. AFBI, Hillsborough was the location for...
Dairy
Countdown is on to this year’s Royal Ulster Winter Fair
The Royal Ulster Agricultural Society (RUAS) has launched its 33rd Royal Ulster Winter Fair. AFBI, Hillsborough was the location for...
Agri-Business
British livestock farmers warned of Bluetongue virus threat
UK farm organisations have joined forces to urge livestock farmers to think carefully about importing animals from areas that are...
Agri-Business
UK dairy processor fined £32,000 after toe crush incident
A Suffolk dairy processor has been fined £32,000 after a worker’s toe was crushed by unguarded part of a machine....
Machinery
Latest Same tractor equipped with 4-wheel-steering
Same has wheeled out its new Frutteto CVT ActiveSteer tractor – notable for having four-wheel-steering. The tractor is intended for...
Rural Life
1 farm vehicle involved in a level crossing incident every week
Farmers are dicing with death at level crossings, as on average, one incident involving a farming vehicle is reported every...
Sheep
Rearing multiple lambs to be crucial to farm survival post-Brexit
With uncertainty still surrounding the future of valuable European exports, more than 90% of UK sheep producers say it will...
Machinery
‘Fiat-themed’ tractors hark back to iconic 1918 and 1980s models
To celebrate the 100th anniversary of the first Fiat tractor, New Holland has created ‘Fiat Centenario Limited Edition’ versions of...
Agri-Business
'Rural crime needs to be a top police priority all year round'
The NFU is calling on Police and Crime Commissioners to make tackling rural crime a strategic objective all year round,...
Agri-Business
Government advice change drives 5% increase in UK egg sales
A year on from a change in official advice, which said that mums to be, young children, and the elderly...
Machinery
Case IH gets ‘Tractor of the Year’ award; but for which model?
The Case IH Maxxum 145 Multicontroller has been awarded the title of Tractor of the Year 2019 and Best Design...
