Agri-Business
First fruit-picking robots could be ready in 5 months
Robotics experts at the University of Essex design fruit-picking robots in an attempt to tackle a loss in seasonal migrant...
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Machinery
Auction report: See what these 'old-school' Fords sold for
Saturday, August 18, saw the latest Cheffins Harrogate Vintage Sale (auction) take place at Great Yorkshire Showground. The tractors on...
Dairy
Arla to build new €36 million whey innovation centre
European farmer-owned co-operative Arla Foods has announced plans to build a new €36 million whey innovation centre in Denmark. Part...
Sheep
Looking to 'future-proof' your flock? These farm walks have the answers
Ensuring optimum flock health and performance will be top of the agenda at AgriSearch’s upcoming farm walks. The events will...
Environment
Are old fashioned farming methods the key for a sustainable future?
It might seem counterintuitive, but reverting back to traditional 1940s farming methods has boosted flora and fauna numbers by more...
Agri-Business
6 reasons to visit the Grain Market Outlook Conference 2018
Although there is still a huge amount of uncertainty surrounding the future of the UK’s relationship with the EU, “the...
Agri-Business
DeLaval showcases latest innovations at Dairy Day 2018
DeLaval is set to reveal its new E100 Rotary parlour at this year’s UK Dairy Day 2018. The annual event, which...
Sheep
Record gimmer average at English National Texel Sale
Gimmers hit a new centre record average of £1,327.03 at the English National Texel Sale, Worcester, with a joint centre...
Pig/Poultry
EU pig prices: Germany strengthens, while the UK slips
August has been a “month of two halves” for the EU average pig prices, pork industry analysts have said. At...
Arable
Full results: Wheat yields dip below 5-year average
Full results for the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) winter wheat trial sites show 2018 yields dipped by more...
Sheep
Prime lamb: Supplies remain 'tight' and prices 'firm'
The importance of religious festivals to Scottish lamb producers has been evident in the marketplace this month. Prime lamb prices...
Arable
Radical new approach for the AHDB Agronomists’ Conference 2018
The 2018 Agronomists Conference takes place this December and has expanded its reaches to include information on field vegetables, peas...
Rural Life
Cattle take McDonald’s drive-thru detour following escape
A number of cattle escaped from their trailer when it overturned beside a Welsh McDonald’s fast food outlet this morning...
Sheep
125,000gns bid takes Lanark top call as average rises 26%
The season-opening Scottish National Texel Sale, Lanark, saw a six-figure top call for a ram lamb from Myfyr Evans’ Rhaeadr...
N.Ireland
Mid-town manure mess explained
The town of Aughnacloy, Co. Tyrone, woke up yesterday (Thursday, August 30) to find its streets covered in a mess of...
N.Ireland
Mid-town manure mess explained
The town of Aughnacloy, Co. Tyrone, woke up yesterday (Thursday, August 30) to find its streets covered in a mess of...
Agri-Business
Beef processor raises over £100,000 for Hospitality Action
ABP Food Group’s renewables division Olleco has recently raised more than £100,000 for the UK charity Hospitality Action. The funds...
Dairy
First Milk announces September milk price boost
First Milk’s 800 suppliers will welcome news the board has decided to up its September milk price by 0.5p/L. The...
