Beef
New strategy director appointed at AHDB Beef & Lamb
The Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) has appointed Will Jackson as the new Sector strategy director for Beef &...
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Sheep
Livestock worrying: NFU takes plea for law change to Westminster
The NFU has raised the severe impacts livestock worrying can have on farming businesses to the Environment, Farming and Rural...
Arable
New GB seed potato varieties accredited for Kenya
Three UK potato varieties have been recommended for release in Kenya, opening the door for British exporters. It’s thanks to...
Agri-Business
Scottish farm vehicle theft bill halves in just 3 years
Tractor and quad theft costs in Scotland have fallen by almost half in the three years since key stakeholders joined...
Beef
Learn the essentials of calf rearing in one day
A new, one-day course teaching the basics of how to care for, house and feed a calf is one of...
Sheep
Calls to revitalise EU sheep sector or risk facing a 'rural exodus'
Copa and Cogeca, the combined umbrella grouping that represents the views of farmers within the European Union (EU), has drawn...
Rural Life
NFYFC clay pigeon shooting national finals get under way today
Hundreds of young farmers are expected to take part in the National Federation of Young Farmers’ Clubs’ (NFYFC) clay pigeon...
Agri Politics
EU report to tackle unfair trading practices in the food chain
Copa and Cogeca is supporting the European Parliament’s draft report on the EU Commission’s plan to fight unfair trading practices...
Agri-Business
Ammonia becoming sticking point in planning again
The Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) says ammonia is fast becoming a “major stumbling block” for the future development of agriculture...
Arable
Farmers advised to make long-term water plans as temperatures continue to soar
AHDB is reminding farmers and growers to review their water usage and take steps to build resilience into their long-term...
Environment
Can Brexit be a good thing for the environment?
The National Farmers’ Union (NFU) has teamed up with Greener UK, a coalition of 13 environmental organisations, to demonstrate how a...
Agri-Business
Derogation granted for Scottish pig plant closed by CO2 shortage
Quality Meat Scotland (QMS) has granted a temporary derogation allowing pigs from the Brechin plant to be processed at a...
Agri-Business
British animal nutrition firm Volac announces major investment in Ireland
British firm Volac has announced it will spend £3 million on a new purpose-built finishing and packing facility in Ireland....
Rural Life
Irish cross-country train hits herd of cows
A cross-country train has been involved in a collision with a herd of cows in Co. Offaly, Ireland on Thursday....
Machinery
Distinctive blue ‘belle’ gets outing at Comber spud festival
Among the tractors taking over the square in Comber, Co. Down last weekend was a rather distinctive blue ‘belle’. The blue...
Machinery
Distinctive blue ‘belle’ gets outing at Comber spud festival
Among the tractors taking over the square in Comber, Co. Down last weekend was a rather distinctive blue ‘belle’. The blue...
Arable
Millennials could 'hold the answer' for horticulture's labour woes
Work needs to start now to inspire young people to take up careers in horticulture and reduce agriculture’s reliance on...
Rural Life
Video: Farmers race to save sheep from searing flames
Dramatic footage has emerged on social media this week, showing farmers in greater Manchester battling blazes to bring home a...
