N.Ireland
Opinion: Mental stress and anxiety taking an inordinate toll on young farmers
It is hard not to conclude that mental stress and anxiety are the two greatest health challenges facing farmers of...
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Sheep
NSA kicks off sheep worrying awareness week
The National Sheep Association (NSA) has kicked off its awareness week for sheep worrying today (Monday, March 30), as dog...
Dairy
Dairy farmers and processors urged to take part in survey - ASCA
The Agricultural Supply Chain Adjudicator (ASCA) Richard Thompson has launched a survey to assess the current state of the UK...
Dairy
Last of the cows to calf at risk of milk fever
As spring calving wraps up and breeding becomes the main concern, it is important that farmers keep an eye on...
Dairy
Animal protein ‘biggest driver of opportunity in food industry’
Dairy is “aligned with consumer preferences” and there are “many opportunities for long-term growth”. This is according to UK-based New...
Rural Life
End of dairy era as Melbourne’s last dairy farm sells up
By Chris McCullough For the past 48 years, the Kelly family have proudly run their dairy farm near Melbourne in...
N.Ireland
NI farm AD plant ‘producing all electricity required’
Anaerobic digestion (AD) is a technology that allows farmers to harness the energy contained in the slurries produced by their...
Rural Life
Defra advances trail hunting ban as consultation opens to public
The Labour government has “delivered on a key manifesto commitment” as trail hunting is set to be banned in England...
N.Ireland
Machinery sales up almost 15% at well-known auction company
Machinery auction company Cheffins, which conducts a monthly sale of second-hand tractors and agricultural machinery, has reported sales of over...
Rural Life
Over 500 jobs at risk of redundancy at ABN feed mills - Unite
British trade union, Unite has warned that potential redundancies could take place at five ABN feed mills following the animal...
N.Ireland
FFA asks UK supermarkets to clarify positions on key agri-food issues
Farmers for Action (FFA) has written to 11 UK supermarkets in the wake of the organisation’s recent protests outside six...
Agri-Business
Major diesel VAT evasion case results in charges against six people
The European Public Prosecutor’s Office (EPPO) in Berlin, Germany has filed an indictment against six people in connection with its...
Agri-Business
AHDB: Middle East conflict hitting production costs for UK farms
The Agricultural and Horticultural Development Board (AHDB) has reviewed the impact the Middle East conflict is having on farm production...
Schemes
Farming and food leaders unite to drive growth in British agriculture
Senior leaders from farming, food and retail met for the inaugural Farming and Food Partnership Board, which the Department for...
N.Ireland
NI sawmill company fined after employee lost foot in work accident
A sawmill company in Northern Ireland has been fined £87,000 after an employee had his foot amputated following a serious...
N.Ireland
Farm chemical disposal scheme introduced for Lough Erne farmers
NI Water has announced that a farm chemical disposal scheme is now available for farmers in the Lough Erne catchment...
Forestry
Outbreak of sweet chestnut blight confirmed in Devon
Sweet chestnut blight has been confirmed in Devon by the Forestry Commission as of today (March 26). In response to...
Arable
Key breakthrough in developing ‘gene edited’ barley
Rothamsted Research is confirming a key breakthrough in developing a ‘gene edited’ barley, which can be specifically used for whole...