Agri-Business
Research shows Aldi is 'strongest supporter' of Scottish produce
Research showed that the retailer store Aldi remains the “strongest supporter” of Scottish produce available to consumers, according to NFU...
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Dairy
Müller acquires Yew Tree Dairy pending CMA approval
Müller has today (Wednesday, June 5) announced its acquisition of Yew Tree Dairy, a family-owned dairy company based in Skelmersdale,...
Agri-Business
Electronic identification must benefit livestock and dairy businesses - farm unions
The UK farming unions have joined forces and agreed that any changes to cattle identification must use new technologies so...
Agri-Business
Seasonal Workers extension is 'huge relief' for horticulture and poultry sectors
The National Farmers’ Union (NFU) has said the extension to the Seasonal Workers Scheme will be a “huge relief” for...
Agri-Business
AHDB recommends potato levy funds to support industry projects
Ministers are being asked by Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) to consider using residual potato levy funds to support...
Agri-Business
Farming unions call for major retailers' support amid weather challenges
UK farming unions are urging major retailers to commit to support British farming during this difficult time of “extremely challenging...
Agri-Business
Industrywide Assurance Review of farm to fork launches
An industrywide review of farm to fork assurance has been officially launched with the announcement of the independent commissioners panel...
Agri-Business
Applications open for National Women in Agriculture Awards
Applications are now open for the National Women in Agriculture (WiA) Awards, which are intended to celebrate and reward female...
Schemes
Deadline for suckler beef calf scheme fast approaching
Farmers with beef cows are reminded that applications to the Scottish Suckler Beef Scheme (SSBSS), which provides £40 million to...
Agri-Business
UK farming unions call for support for farmers ahead of COP28
UK farming unions have issued a joint statement calling for support for farmers to facilitate sustainable agriculture ahead of COP28....
Sheep
Police appeal for info after two instances of sheep worrying in Wiltshire
Wiltshire Police’s rural crime team is appealing for information after two instances of sheep worrying in Bowerchalke. The incidences occurred...
Rural Life
Video: Scottish farmers face 'unprecedented damage' after flooding
Extensive flooding over the weekend has caused significant damage to farmland in Scotland. President of the Scottish branch of the...
Arable
Calls for Scottish horticulture sector to review seasonal worker scheme
The National Farmers’ Union Scotland (NFUS) has urged those in the horticultural sector to take part in its seasonal worker...
Rural Life
Dog owners 'responsible' for ensuring livestock attacks do not happen
Ayrshire Police has issued a reminder to dog owners of the law around livestock worrying by dogs following a recent...
Agri-Business
22% rise in rural crime in 2022 - report
Rural crime increased by 22.1% in 2022 to £49.5 million, according to an NFU Mutual report published today (Tuesday, August...
Sheep
Love Lamb Week enlists influencers for campaign
Love Lamb Week (LLW) will return for 2023 from September 1-7, to promote UK lamb by teaming up with popular...
Government
Call for 'urgent' review of asulox refusal in Wales
The National Farmers’ Union Wales (NFU Cymru) is calling on the Welsh government to “urgently review” the decision not to...
Agri-Business
'Damaging' Australia and New Zealand free trade deals go live
The UK government’s free trade agreements (FTAs) with both Australia and New Zealand are now in effect from today (Wednesday,...
