Dairy
UK farming unions urge dairy farmers to speak up for fair contract terms
Four UK farming unions are urging all dairy farmers to make their voices heard and speak up for a more effective and...
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Beef
We’ll give the public food facts not fake news - HCC
Meat Promotion Wales (HCC) has said it will champion red meat’s nutritional values and environmental credentials in a fact-based fightback...
Agri-Business
NFU Cymru warns of ‘nightmare’ no-deal Brexit
As one of the highlights of the Welsh livestock calendar, the Royal Welsh Winter Fair, gets underway, farmers in the...
Machinery
Steyr steps ahead with engine updates
Steyr is something of a ‘Cinderella’ within the CNH group; everybody knows the name but it doesn’t register as a...
Machinery
An alternative to the spinning disc…from Chafer Machinery
When it comes to spreading granular fertiliser the spinning disc type applicator would seem to hold a near monopoly of...
Rural Life
Devon farming partnership fined £53,000 after digger accident kills worker
A Devon farming partnership has been fined more than £53,000 after a worker was crushed to death by a faulty...
Agri-Business
Welsh Basic Payments to remain unchanged for an extra year
Welsh Rural Affairs Secretary Lesley Griffiths has confirmed Basic Payments Scheme (BPS) will remain unchanged for an extra year (2020)...
Agri-Business
Welsh Winter Fair: Hard Brexit 'biggest threat' to Wales' red meat industry
A hard or chaotic Brexit is the Welsh red meat industry’s “biggest threat” warned Hybu Cig Cymru – Meat Promotion...
Sheep
New business in Asia boost for Welsh Lamb
A recent drive to develop new business outside of its traditional European markets is already paying dividends for the Welsh...
Beef
QMS announces 3 new staffing appointments
Quality Meat Scotland (QMS) has appointed three new staff members to its team to boost its marketing and industry development...
Opinion
Government must appoint a food ombudsman with real teeth
Food prices continue to fall in real terms. This is good news for consumers. However, it’s a real kick in...
Sheep
6,000 pass meat supply chain training programme in 3 years
More than 6,000 people have passed AHDB Meat Education Programme training modules, to improve the skills of workers supporting the...
Dairy
Arla becomes latest processor to cut milk price
International dairy co-operative Arla Foods has announced it will cut its on-account milk price by €0.01/kg with effect from December...
Arable
North and South success for Yield Enhancement Network entrants
Six AHDB-supported farmers growing crops in the north and south of the UK were awarded for their efforts to increase...
Opinion
'Beef farmers must become more efficient – there’s no other show in town'
The Christmas beef shows and sales are about to get into full swing around the country. And they are all...
Agri-Business
RCVS begins process of selling Westminster headquarters
The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) has started the process of selling its current premises in Belgravia House, Westminster...
Rural Life
Preparations well underway for Winter Stock Festival
Preparations are shifting into high gear for the 2018 Winter Stock Festival, to be held at the East of England...
Grass
Thinking of baling forage crops? Here are some tips
Many farmers across the country experienced poor grass growth this summer – due to drought conditions – meaning that silage...
