Machinery
Auction report: Ford / New Holland highlights from latest Cambridge sale
Monday, August 6, saw the latest monthly Cambridge Machinery Sales auction take place at Cheffins Auctioneers’ sale grounds in Sutton,...
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Rural Life
BGA: Promoting sustainability 'for the love of the game'
The British Game Alliance (BGA) has been praised for promoting ethically sourced British game and for embracing self-regulation. Michael Gove, the Secretary...
Arable
Could your approach to N management be causing yield variation?
An innovative set of trials conducted by the Agriculture Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) is examining the effect of nitrogen (N)...
Rural Life
BBQ bash raises an impressive £12,000 for Air Ambulance
The Ulster Farmers Union (UFU) Donard Group has raised a very impressive £12,000 for Air Ambulance Northern Ireland with its...
Agri-Business
Could you be the next voice for the UK's veterinary profession?
The British Veterinary Association (BVA) is inviting applications from as many as 33 motivated and committed members from within and...
Rural Life
NFYFC launches new 5-year plan to shape organisation's future
The National Federation of Young Farmers’ Clubs (NFYFC) has announced it will launch a new five-year plan. The document, which...
Agri-Business
Global sales of British food and drink reach record high
British food and drink exports hit a record level of £10.6 billion for the first half of 2018 – up...
N.Ireland
CAFRE’s solution to the exam season woes
For many younger readers, exam result season looms but the College of Agriculture Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE) has made...
N.Ireland
CAFRE’s solution to the exam season woes
For many younger readers, exam result season looms but the College of Agriculture Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE) has made...
Sheep
Love Lamb Week seeking to reverse tradition
Lamb producers must pull together to change tradition and put lamb back on plates all year round, Love Lamb Week...
Environment
Syrian beekeeping expert to create a buzz at BVA Members’ Day
An inspirational Syrian beekeeping expert who has used his career with insects to help humans in the UK is set...
Arable
Industry urged to consider the potato of the future
Maris Piper has been the most grown potato variety in Great Britain for over 20 years – but will it...
Pig/Poultry
African Swine Fever risk shows 'no signs of decreasing'
The risk of a highly infectious viral pig disease to UK herds shows “no signs of decreasing” according to the latest...
Arable
AHDB invests £60,000 in cereal crop protection
The Agriculture Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) has announced plans to invest up to £60,000 to improve understanding of Barley Yellow...
Agri-Business
Gove urged to take step in to save small abattoirs
A total of 34 British agri-food organisations have joined forces to urge Defra’s Secretary of State, Michael Gove to take...
Machinery
Claas ‘rolls’ out stronger Rollant; see what’s beefed up
The latest Rollant 540 fixed-chamber round baler from Claas comes with new rollers and a stronger chassis, with the choice...
Arable
'Potatoes less exposed to Brexit risks than many other sectors'
Brexit may provide potato farmers with an opportunity to substitute imports if trade barriers are imposed by Brussels. As a...
Arable
Scottish farmers turning off the choppers to help livestock neighbours
Arable farmers across the country have been turning off the choppers to help their neighbours with livestock. Ian Sands, chairman...
