Government
Scottish agriculture must 'forge its own path' post-Brexit
The Scottish government has published new research to help develop an approach to Scottish agricultural policy – stating that the...
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Pig/Poultry
Poultry sector preparing for 'similar outbreak' of bird flu this autumn
The UK poultry sector will be preparing to face a “similar outbreak” of avian influenza (bird flu) this autumn, following...
Government
CPTPP: Advice sought from Trade and Agriculture Commission
The Secretary of State for International Trade has asked the Trade and Agriculture Commission (TAC) for advice on the Comprehensive...
Agri-Business
Call for Scottish govt to 'urgently' approve Asulox for bracken
Scottish farming and land organisations are calling on the Scottish government to urgently approve the chemical Asulox for bracken control....
Rural Life
Royal Highland Show to host British Wool fashion show
British Wool will be holding a fashion show during each day of this year’s Royal Highland Show with the aim...
Other
Agri universities to collaborate and research farming systems
Agricultural universities across the UK have announced that they are teaming up to help “strengthen the difference they make on...
N.Ireland
Watch: Diminishing routes to market for Manx farmers
Farmers on the Isle of Man (IOM) are becoming more dependent on exporting their produce as the local routes to...
Rural Life
Angus amps up efforts to tackle rural crime
Police in Angus, Scotland, are working alongside a range of partners to tackle crime in rural communities and enhance crime...
Environment
Concern over impact of lynx reintroduction on livestock
The National Sheep Association (NSA) has expressed concern over the proposed reintroduction of lynxes to Scotland, highlighting the potential consequences...
Agri-Business
Rural group slams PETA's call for plant-based Royal Highland Show
The Countryside Alliance has slammed People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) for encouraging the Royal Highland Show to...
Government
Spring budget: Halving inflation and avoiding recession
Chancellor of the Exchequer, Jeremy Hunt, has today (Wednesday, March 15) delivered his spring budget to the House of Commons,...
Agri-Business
Farming orgs welcome Windsor Framework but raise concerns
Farming organisations have largely welcomed the Windsor Framework, the replacement of the Northern Ireland Protocol, which was announced yesterday (Monday,...
Other
Storm Otto to bring 'high winds' to the UK - Met Office
The Met Office has said that Storm Otto, named by the Danish Meteorological Institute (DMI), is set to bring high...
Agri Politics
Sturgeon resignation comes during volatile time for farmers - NSA
The resignation of Scotland’s First Minister Nicola Sturgeon comes during a volatile time for farmers, the National Sheep Association (NSA)...
N.Ireland
2023 GWCT Big Farmland Bird Count gets underway
From today (Friday, February 3) until February 19, farmers and land managers across the UK will be recording the birds...
Other
Cold weather alert extended amid snow and ice warnings
The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has extended its cold weather alert until Monday (January 23) amid more Status Yellow...
Other
Met Office issues Status Yellow snow and ice weather warnings
The Met Office has issued Status Yellow snow and ice weather warnings for parts of the UK starting from today...
Pig/Poultry
Half of free-range Christmas turkeys impacted by bird flu
Half of Britain’s free-range Christmas turkeys have been impacted by avian influenza (bird flu), the chief executive of the British...
