Agri-Business
EU Withdrawal Agreement: What it means for British farming
The first farm union leaders have cautiously welcomed the UK’s draft Withdrawal Agreement for leaving the EU. However, many are yet...
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Environment
Reducing food production could cut emissions – UK report
Reducing demand for beef, lamb and milk by changing diets could help cut back on methane and nitrous oxide emissions,...
Beef
Scotch Beef and Seafood leads trade showcase in Singapore
Quality Meat Scotland (QMS) and Seafood Scotland have joined forces to host a Scotch Surf ‘n’ Turf dinner, kicking off...
Beef
Animal Health to be prioritised by Meat Promotion Wales
Dr. Rebekah Stuart has been appointed by Hybu Cig Cymru – Meat Promotion Wales (HCC) as its Flock and Herd...
Dairy
Dale Farm announces cut to October milk price
The board of one of Northern Ireland’s largest milk processors, Dale Farm, has announced plans to cut its October milk...
Dairy
Dale Farm announces cut to October milk price
The board of one of Northern Ireland’s largest milk processors, Dale Farm, has announced plans to cut its October milk...
Agri-Business
Farmers accused of fly-tipping as silage bales picked up by floods in Wales
The Farmers’ Union of Wales has urged farmers to ensure their bales are kept in a safe place, away from potential...
N.Ireland
First NI farmer convicted for BVD-related movement offences
A Co. Fermanagh farmer has been convicted for three BVD-related offences in what has become the first conviction of its type...
N.Ireland
First NI farmer convicted for BVD-related movement offences
A Co. Fermanagh farmer has been convicted for three BVD-related offences in what has become the first conviction of its type...
Agri-Business
New post created to manage NFU Scotland's policy team
NFU Scotland has appointed Gemma Cooper as the head of its policy team, a newly created post at the union. Ms....
Agri-Business
New 'hub' to encourage farmers to start up joint ventures
A new ‘hub’ is set to be launched next week to allow farmers to set up a connection to go...
Dairy
First Milk announces December milk price hold as production stays on track
First Milk has today announced that its milk price for December 2018 will be held at 28.5p/L for the liquid...
Rural Life
600,000 watch on as #BackBritishFarming parades the streets of London
National Farmers Union members and eight young farmers joined the Worshipful Company of Farmers, Massey Ferguson, Red Tractor and Surrey...
Beef
Tenfold increase in Scottish meat spend in Edinburgh schools
New figures show more than a tenfold increase in spending on Scottish meat by local authorities holding the Food for...
Arable
Time-running out to use treated seeds
Time is running out to use up the last remaining stocks of seeds treated with a banned fungicide Thiram. The ban...
Sheep
Win on sheep splitting rules 'could save industry millions'
After years of industry campaigning, Defra has confirmed plans to use a fixed cut-off date of June 30 to age...
Pig/Poultry
UK's Newcastle Disease risk status lowered
British officials have been able to lower the risk status of a highly infectious poultry disease entering the UK. The...
Agri-Business
Farmers warned to watch out for fraudsters trying to swindle Basic Payment
With the Basic Payment Scheme due to be paid in early December, the Farmers’ Union of Wales (FUW) is warning...