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Royal Welsh: FUW sets out 2019 show agenda

July 10, 2019

Some of Welsh farming’s most important topics are set to come under the spotlight as the Farmers’ Union of Wales (FUW) ramps up…

Second £15 million Countryside Productivity fund opens in England

July 9, 2019

Agri-Business

The next funding round for the popular Countryside Productivity Small Grants scheme has opened for applications today (Tuesday, July 9). Through the initiative,…

Arla UK 360 farmers to trial new 3D imagery systems with automated intelligence

July 9, 2019

Dairy

3D imagery systems will be trialled by Arla UK 360 farmers to help them identify changes in each cow’s physical wellbeing, mobility and…

Video: Culprits caught on camera trying to butcher sheep

July 9, 2019

Rural Life

Three men were caught on camera attempting to catch and butcher sheep in a field in the UK earlier this week. Allegedly taking…

Video: Bale trailer breaks loose from towing tractor

July 9, 2019

Rural Life

Farmers and agricultural contractors who are in the midst of ‘busy season’ have been warned to ensure that their tractors and trailer implements…

FUW to consult extensively on Welsh Government’s Sustainable Farming Scheme

July 9, 2019

Agri-Business

The Farmers’ Union of Wales (FUW) is planning to hold meetings during the summer and into the autumn to discuss the Welsh Government’s…

Details of new Welsh Sustainable Farming Scheme to be unveiled

July 9, 2019

Agri-Business

Farm support in Wales will deliver a sustainable future for the industry and the environment, Minister for Environment, Energy and Rural Affairs, Lesley…

New Holstein UK president announced

July 8, 2019

Agri-Business

Welsh Master Breeder Bryan Thomas has been named as Holstein UK’s new president at the society’s Annual General Meeting on Wednesday, July 3. The…

Union calls for Scottish Government to make up LFASS 2019 shortfall

July 8, 2019

Agri-Business

NFU Scotland has written to the Scottish Government calling on it to act with “urgency and certainty” to plug the critical funding gap…

RSPCA saves 12 stranded sheep in flood rescue mission

July 8, 2019

Rural Life

A number of sheep had to be rescued in an operation that lasted two and a half hours in Wales, following severe flooding…

Industry fatality figures: 32 killed on UK farms in 2018-19

July 8, 2019

Rural Life

32 people lost their lives working on British farms over the last 12 months new figures released today show. The figure is down…

Grass remains the priority feed for sheep

July 7, 2019

Sheep

Grass can account for 95% of breeding ewes’ total dietary needs, according to AgriSearch’s Dr. Elizabeth Earle. “High-quality grass contains up to 20%…

Highly regarded farming estate on the market…with a deer enterprise

July 7, 2019

Rural Life

A compact residential and farming estate is currently on the market in the heart of Donside. Located at Glenkindie, Alford, Aberdeenshire, is Culquoich…

Soil compaction is a constant challenge on grassland farms

July 7, 2019

Grass

Even moderate levels of soil compaction can reduce grassland output levels by 20%, according to Alex Higgins, from the Agri-Food and Biosciences Institute…

‘Established’ dairy farm includes 3 robotic milking machines on 523ac

July 6, 2019

Rural Life

Galbraith has brought to the open market East Tarbrax Farm in North Lanarkshire, a substantial dairy unit of 523.33ac currently supporting 150 milking…