Opinion
It really is time to support home-grown produce
I am aware of the ongoing debate within the fresh produce sector as to what proportion of the monies coming...
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Agri-Business
Shoppers urged to support local businesses this Christmas
Shoppers are being urged to keep their shopping local this Christmas to show support for rural and local businesses. President...
Agri-Business
Support local producers to ensure best quality food - HCC
Hybu Cig Cymru – Meat Promotion Wales (HCC) is urging shoppers to support local farmers this Christmas, as “record-breaking” consumer...
Rural Life
Countryside Alliance urges people to support Boxing Day meets
The Countryside Alliance is urging people to send letters to their local council leaders to express their support for Boxing...
Agri-Business
Dairy processor Dale Farm wins big at sustainability awards
Northern Ireland-based dairy company Dale Farm has been recognised for its commitment to renewable energy, winning two awards at the...
Agri-Business
Number of animal welfare complaints drops on NI farms
The number of complaints made about animal welfare on Northern Ireland farms fell in 2017 while complaints regarding non-farmed animals...
Agri-Business
Number of animal welfare complaints drops on NI farms
The number of complaints made about animal welfare on Northern Ireland farms fell in 2017 while complaints regarding non-farmed animals...
N.Ireland
44ac of agricultural land for sale enjoys substantial road frontage
Shooter property services brings to the market excellent agricultural land on 44ac, along with a two-storey dwelling and outbuildings. Located...
N.Ireland
44ac of agricultural land for sale enjoys substantial road frontage
Shooter property services brings to the market excellent agricultural land on 44ac, along with a two-storey dwelling and outbuildings. Located...
Pig/Poultry
New ventilation system to help poultry welfare in hot weather
A prototype for a new poultry ventilation system created at Harper Adams University as part of a PhD project aims...
N.Ireland
‘Ireland’s largest tractor run’ set to roll out this Saturday
Efforts are being made to organise Ireland’s largest tractor run to bring a little Christmas cheer – and raise funds...
Rural Life
Top honours in farm poster competition head to Dumfriesshire and Lanarkshire
Hundreds of children from up and down Scotland have entered this year’s NFU Scotland’s farm poster competition. Entrants were challenged...
N.Ireland
Armagh vintage club presents cheque for £4,800 to charity
A Co. Armagh vintage club has been lauded for running activities throughout 2018 to raise funds for a great cause....
N.Ireland
Armagh vintage club presents cheque for £4,800 to charity
A Co. Armagh vintage club has been lauded for running activities throughout 2018 to raise funds for a great cause....
Agri-Business
Union urges Welsh Government to act on English bovine TB evidence
Following the publication of a bovine TB eradication strategy update from Defra on Tuesday (December 18), NFU Cymru is urging the Welsh...
Rural Life
At least 500 new phone masts planned for rural UK
The CLA has welcomed the announcement by Ofcom today of a series of new measures designed to compel mobile network...
Agri-Business
Arla Foods confirms New Year milk price
Arla Foods has announced it will cut its conventional milk price for January 2019 by 1.5c/L. When applied to the...
Agri-Business
Dairy UK says 'cheers' to Christmas with cheese and whiskey pairing app
Dairy UK has today announced the launch of a new cheese pairing app aimed at consumers, which it claims is...
