Rural Life
Rural groups take next step in legal bid to challenge shooting ban
Three of the UK’s leading rural organisations have launched the next stage of their legal action against Natural Resources Wales’...
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N.Ireland
20 cattle stolen in central Armagh mid-week
The Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) is investigating the theft of a number of cattle in Co. Armagh during...
Agri-Business
So you've reviewed your machinery...what next?
In April 2018, AHDB reported that UK farms were spending too much on machinery, according to a review of machinery...
Dairy
New figures show NI dairy has slashed emissions as production surges
Northern Ireland dairy has seen a 50% increase in production since 1990. However, over the same period, the industry has...
Dairy
New figures show NI dairy has slashed emissions as production surges
Northern Ireland dairy has seen a 50% increase in production since 1990. However, over the same period, the industry has...
Dairy
New figures show NI dairy has slashed emissions as production surges
Northern Ireland dairy has seen a 50% increase in production since 1990. However, over the same period, the industry has...
Beef
Prices offer mixed picture for Scots livestock producers this Christmas
Scottish livestock farmers and crofters are facing mixed fortunes of farmgate prices as consumers prepare for the festive season. The...
Dairy
Winter Fair: Crowds flock to NI’s flagship dairy show
Thousands of farmers have made their way through the doors of this year’s Royal Ulster Winter Fair – with this year...
Dairy
Winter Fair: Crowds flock to NI’s flagship dairy show
Thousands of farmers have made their way through the doors of this year’s Royal Ulster Winter Fair – with this year...
Beef
Gronw Herd dispersal sale tops at 5,000gns
Strong crowds turned out for the dispersal sale of John and Heather Phillips’ Gronw Limousin Herd at Whitland Livestock Market...
Agri-Business
Agricultural data research group acquires firm behind Hands-Free Hectare
Leading agricultural insight provider Map of Ag has acquired Precision Decisions, the firm behind Harper Adams’ Hands-Free Hectare, in a...
N.Ireland
Farm death being investigated in Antrim
The sudden death of a farmer is being investigated by authorities in Co. Antrim, the Police Service of Northern Ireland...
N.Ireland
Death of farmer being investigated in Antrim
The sudden death of a farmer is being investigated by authorities in Co. Antrim, the Police Service of Northern Ireland...
Agri-Business
Prime Minister survives vote of confidence
Theresa May has survived a vote of confidence by her own party, The Conservatives, which was held yesterday evening (Wednesday,...
Agri-Business
NFU agrees 6 principles to deliver best Brexit outcome for British farmers
An extraordinary meeting of the National Farmers’ Union Council this week has agreed six principles that will guide the union...
Agri-Business
Review slams 'pernickety and nonsensical' approach to farm inspections
An independent review into farm inspections and regulation has concluded that the current approach is too inflexible, outdated and does...
N.Ireland
Farmers hit BVD low risk status milestone, says UFU
The Ulster Farmers’ Union says Northern Ireland’s farming industry has achieved a “significant milestone” in its BVD eradication efforts. it...
Arable
Potato production hits lowest level since 2012
The total British potato harvest is down 13% on the five-year average of 5.6 million tonnes, according to the annual Agriculture...
