Dairy
Call for voluntary dairy codes to be made statutory
NFU Cymru has said it is time producers and processors worked together to create a set of statutory dairy codes...
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Beef
Sector breakdown: How the extreme weather of 2018 made its mark on red meat
The extreme weather of 2018 has made its mark on pork, beef and lamb production, according to AHDB’s latest Red...
Agri-Business
AHDB meat subisdiary sale to complete in the 'next few months'
The sale of AHDB’s commercial subsidiary Meat and Livestock Commercial Services Limited (MLCSL) to Hallmark Veterinary Compliance Services is hoped...
Agri-Business
Farming and environmental groups unite on farm funding message
Farmers, landowners and environmental groups are bringing a united message to Parliament today (October 30) calling for the Government to...
Agri-Business
Budget: Some carrots for the countryside but no clarity for farmers
In his last Budget before Brexit, Chancellor Philip Hammond offered some financial carrots for the countryside – but offered no...
Agri-Business
Potential in wheat…due to warm water in the Pacific
Wheat price has the potential to rise. Short supplies and big weather events will drive that rise. That’s according to...
Beef
Cross-border slaughter costs Scotland £2 million in 'lost levy' - QMS tells Commons
Levy redistribution was a major topic of concern raised by Scotland’s red meat industry during a discussion on the UK Government’s...
Rural Life
Star students see off popular agriculture lecturer
A large group of distinguished graduates – including world champions, Olympians and company directors – have celebrated the career of...
Sheep
Sector action leads to breakthrough in fight against sheep dip disposal fees
Work by sheep industry stakeholders in response to an exponential rise in dip disposal licence fees in England has resulted...
Sheep
NSA chairman to host sheep event in 2019
The nights may be drawing in and a familiar chill returning to early mornings but thoughts at National Sheep Association...
Environment
Wildlife farmer of the year announced at Belfast event
Bellaghy man David Arrell has won the ‘wildlife farmer of the year’ title at the Farming Life awards. Over 300...
Agri-Business
Vets urged to tackle extreme conformation across all species
The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has unveiled a new set of guiding principles to tackle the health impacts of extreme...
Machinery
Auction report: 7-year-old combine tops the bill at on-farm sale
An on-site auction was held at Garlands Farm, Tollesbury, Essex, on Friday, October 12 – on behalf of J &...
Machinery
Auction report: On-farm sale sees ‘greens’ and ‘reds’ change hands
An on-site auction was held at Garlands Farm, Tollesbury, Essex, on Friday, October 12 – on behalf of J&M Seabrook....
Machinery
Auction report: Tillage machinery in demand at this on-farm sale
An on-site auction was held at Garlands Farm, Tollesbury, Essex, on Friday, October 12 – on behalf of J &...
Beef
Farmers wanted for progressive groups
Recruitment has started for the next two groups of forward-thinking English beef and lamb farmers to be part of AHDB...
Dairy
14 steps to get the best results at drying off
The steps taken by farmers when drying off cows can have a significant impact on mastitis levels during the dry...
Machinery
Latest deal sees Arbos move across more of Europe
Arbos, it seems, is delivering on its promise to expand across Europe. The company has appointed its first official dealer...
