Arable
Poots calls on GB counterparts to take step in over soil and plant trade restrictions
Northern Ireland’s Agriculture Minister Edwin Poots has called on his counterparts in the rest of the UK to take action...
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Arable
AHDB confirms ballot on the future of the potato levy
The Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) has formally announced that a ballot on the continuation of the statutory potato...
Agri Politics
Northern Isles food producers meet with Eustice and Gove to discuss Brexit
Following a meeting chaired by Michael Gove, with George Eustice and Northern Isles food producers on the upcoming end to...
Sheep
Scottish marts to donate lambs for St. Andrew's Day
Auction marts across Scotland are donating lambs to celebrate St Andrew’s Day on Monday, November 30. The initiative is part...
N.Ireland
NI farmers least likely in UK to want to retire
Fewer than one in seven Northern Ireland farmers plan on fully retiring and many do not discuss their later life...
N.Ireland
NI farmers least likely in UK to want to retire
Fewer than one in seven Northern Ireland farmers plan on fully retiring and many do not discuss their later life...
Agri-Business
Successful first year for the Scottish Land Matching Service
The Scottish Land Matching Service (SLMS), supported by the National Farmers’ Union Scotland (NFUS), has had a successful first year...
Machinery
Farmers reminded that MOT extensions are set to expire
The National Farmers’ Union Scotland (NFUS) is urging farmers and crofters to keep planning ahead when it comes to vehicle...
Agri Politics
'Fears over highly controversial food imports emphasise the need for legal guarantees'
Scottish MPs are being urged not to compromise on the standards of food imports and scrutiny of future trade deals...
Rural Life
Farmers reminded to keep roads clear of mud and muck
With potato and veg harvesting, ploughing, planting and muck spreading still ongoing across Scotland, the National Farmers’ Union Scotland (NFUS)...
Dairy
'The hard work will begin' for strengthening the UK dairy sector
The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs’ (Defra’s) 12-week long consultation on “Contractual relationships in the UK dairy industry” closed...
Rural Life
2020 Love Lamb Week to highlight lamb's sustainable qualities
Love Lamb Week is set to kick off its sixth-year next month, with industry support greater than ever. The week-long...
Rural Life
2t of meat waste dumped in Lanarkshire burn
A Lanarkshire farmer has been faced the disgusting discovery of 2t of waste from a meat processing site dumped on...
Rural Life
Cost of UK rural crime hits 8-year high
The cost of rural crime in the UK has hit an eight-year high – up almost 9% in just 12...
N.Ireland
NI rural crime costs rise 18% as gangs target machinery and livestock
The cost of rural crime in Northern Ireland rose 18% to £3.3 million in 2019 as organised criminal gangs targeted...
N.Ireland
NI rural crime costs rise 18% as gangs target machinery and livestock
The cost of rural theft in Northern Ireland rose 18% to £3.3 million in 2019 as organised criminal gangs targeted...
Agri-Business
British beef information campaign reaches 17 million consumers
The second year of a campaign by the British levy bodies has succeeded in reaching 17 million people. The initiative,...
Agri-Business
130 stolen farm vehicles recovered in first 4 months of 2020
Increased use of tracking security devices on tractors and quad bikes has helped Police Scotland recover stolen farm machinery worth...
