Sheep
How Scotland's border farmers are preparing for winter
Some of Scotland’s most pioneering farmers and agricultural specialists are set to share their secrets for winter preparation at the...
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Pig/Poultry
African Swine Fever: UK risk through imports raised to 'medium'
The risk of African Swine Fever (ASF) entering the UK through contaminated imports has been raised to ‘medium’ according to...
Agri-Business
AHDB needs to 'demonstrate value' to whole industry
The Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) needs to demonstrate its value to the whole of the UK’s agriculture industry,...
N.Ireland
Northern Irish Texel National Sale peaks at 4,300gns
The pre-sale champion from Brian Williamson’s Farmhill flock led the prices at Wednesday’s (August 29) Northern Irish National Texel Sale....
Agri-Business
Farm plastic burning banned in Scotland
The Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) has announced it will end exemptions for burning most types of agricultural waste from...
Agri-Business
78% of UK farmers expect fodder shortfall this winter
Renewed calls have been made for Defra Secretary Michael Gove to step in to assist farmers still suffering from the...
Agri-Business
Industry leaders to front Beyond Brexit conference
A strong line-up of leaders from Scotland’s food and drink industry are set to speak at a high-profile industry Brexit...
Agri-Business
Future of AHDB up for discussion as consultation opens
The Government has launched a consultation for views on the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB). Officials are particularly keen...
Government
15 new positions at APHA Brexit-linked
15 new positions advertised at the Government’s Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) are all understood to be Brexit-linked, AgriLand can...
Agri-Business
From living in a yurt to producing the 'creme de la creme' of British beef
A young South Cumbria couple who kick-started their farming career by crowdfunding while living in a yurt has gone on...
Agri-Business
ABP raises £10,000 for union's air ambulance centenary charity appeal
One of Northern Ireland’s leading beef and lamb processors, ABP, has raised an “impressive” £10,000 for Air Ambulance NI. The meat...
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...
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...
