Agri-Business
N.Ireland
Retiring UFU CEO ‘never been more optimistic’ about future of farming
N.Ireland
‘Unity of purpose’ helped UK farming orgs tackle issues – SNFU president
Environment
North Yorkshire farmer sentenced for illegal waste operation
N.Ireland
Inheritance tax led to ’14 months of torture’ for farmers – UFU president
N.Ireland
NI brucellosis compensation rates for April confirmed
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has published the brucellosis compensation rates for Northern Ireland for April…
N.Ireland
Opinion: Mental stress and anxiety taking an inordinate toll on young farmers
It is hard not to conclude that mental stress and anxiety are the two greatest health challenges facing farmers of…
Sheep
NSA kicks off sheep worrying awareness week
The National Sheep Association (NSA) has kicked off its awareness week for sheep worrying today (Monday, March 30), as dog…
Dairy
Dairy farmers and processors urged to take part in survey – ASCA
The Agricultural Supply Chain Adjudicator (ASCA) Richard Thompson has launched a survey to assess the current state of the UK…
Dairy
Last of the cows to calf at risk of milk fever
As spring calving wraps up and breeding becomes the main concern, it is important that farmers keep an eye on…
N.Ireland
Animal protein ‘biggest driver of opportunity in food industry’
Dairy is “aligned with consumer preferences” and there are “many opportunities for long-term growth”. This is according to UK-based New…
Rural Life
End of dairy era as Melbourne’s last dairy farm sells up
By Chris McCullough For the past 48 years, the Kelly family have proudly run their dairy farm near Melbourne in…
N.Ireland
NI farm AD plant ‘producing all electricity required’
Anaerobic digestion (AD) is a technology that allows farmers to harness the energy contained in the slurries produced by their…
Rural Life
Defra advances trail hunting ban as consultation opens to public
The Labour government has “delivered on a key manifesto commitment” as trail hunting is set to be banned in England…
N.Ireland
Machinery sales up almost 15% at well-known auction company
Machinery auction company Cheffins, which conducts a monthly sale of second-hand tractors and agricultural machinery, has reported sales of over…
Rural Life
Over 500 jobs at risk of redundancy at ABN feed mills – Unite
British trade union, Unite has warned that potential redundancies could take place at five ABN feed mills following the animal…
N.Ireland
FFA asks UK supermarkets to clarify positions on key agri-food issues
Farmers for Action (FFA) has written to 11 UK supermarkets in the wake of the organisation’s recent protests outside six…
Agri-Business
Major diesel VAT evasion case results in charges against six people
The European Public Prosecutor’s Office (EPPO) in Berlin, Germany has filed an indictment against six people in connection with its…