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...
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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...
Machinery
Auction report: ‘Mix’ of machinery changes hands…at ‘on-site’ sale
An on-site auction was held at Trafford Farm, Wisbech, Cambridgeshire, on Tuesday, October 9 – due to a “change in...
Machinery
Auction report: MF and Claas tractors, plus a Lexion, under the hammer
An on-site auction was held at Trafford Farm, Wisbech, Cambridgeshire, on Tuesday, October 9 – due to a “change in...
Beef
Next round of ‘Meat the Market’ events announced
Sheep and beef farmers around Scotland are invited to attend a series of three meetings to help them boost their...
Pig/Poultry
European pig prices down 7% as global factors rock the market
The current state of the pig meat market highlighted in the latest market commentary from Quality Meat Scotland (QMS) shows...
Machinery
Drive your tractor with a tablet – manned or unmanned
Production versions of ‘autonomous’ tractors from Yanmar are due to hit the market shortly. Advanced technology is central to the...
Machinery
John Deere and Kramp embark on major European deal
Kramp and John Deere are now expanding their “strategic partnership” into France, Poland, Portugal and Spain. Other European countries will...
