Rural Life
English and Royal Welsh winter fairs cancelled
Organisers have been forced to cancel this year’s English Winter Fair and Royal Welsh Winter Fair as part of the...
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Pig/Poultry
Small-scale pig keepers invited to take African swine fever survey
The UK government has launched a survey aimed at small-scale pig keepers today (July 20) as it steps up its...
Agri-Business
Don't sell out animal welfare for trade deal, RSPCA warns government
Animal welfare laws hang in the balance as the House of Lords prepares to vote on amendments to the Agriculture Bill, which...
Pig/Poultry
4 more cases of African swine fever confirmed in Poland
The risk of African swine fever to the UK has been kept at ‘medium’ and farmers advised to remain vigilant...
Agri-Business
NI real-time pig software shortlisted for a digital transformation award
Innovative software designed in Northern Ireland to drive efficiency in the local pig industry has been shortlisted for a prestigious...
Agri-Business
NI real-time pig software shortlisted for a digital transformation award
Innovative software designed in Northern Ireland to drive efficiency in the local pig industry has been shortlisted for a prestigious...
Pig/Poultry
QMS announces changes to pig assurance scheme standards
Quality Meat Scotland has announced a series of changes to its pig quality assurance scheme, including changes to how often...
Arable
7 new cereals and oilseeds growers join AHDB’s farming network
Seven new Monitor Farms join AHDB’s Farm Excellence programme this summer to improve business performance and share best practice. They...
Pig/Poultry
Scotland's pig industry launches 6-point plan to 'reset, restart and recover'
Pig farmers in Scotland have set out a list of six priorities to map out how they plan to “reset,...
Pig/Poultry
UK pig industry antibiotic use plateaus as dysentery challenges herd health
The latest antibiotic usage figures for the UK pig industry show that levels remain unchanged last year, despite significant disease...
Pig/Poultry
Pig farmers urged to consider potential for heat stress as temperatures rise
Heat stress could be limiting the productivity of UK and Irish pig units more than expected, so there are significant...
Agri-Business
Report claims cattle in US recieve 8-9 times more antibiotics than in UK
A new report by a group encouraging farmers to reduce their antibiotic use, claims that US livestock received on average...
Pig/Poultry
Study finds Pirbright African swine fever vaccine has 100% success rate
Scientists from The Pirbright Institute are a step closer in the race to develop a vital vaccine for African swine...
Agri-Business
Sell direct Scotland: Adapting your farm business during the pandemic
Soil Association Scotland is hosting farmers and growers across Scotland for an online discussion on May 7 about direct selling,...
Agri-Business
US meat giant on Covid-19: ‘The food supply chain is breaking’
US meat giant Tyson Foods has issued a stark warning that “the food supply chain is breaking” across the Atlantic...
Rural Life
College lecturer shares practical agricultural lessons online
A college lecturer in the Scottish borders has taken even his practical lessons online to stop his students from missing...
N.Ireland
Tributes paid to long-standing NI politican and farmer Charlie Poots
Tributes have been paid tribute to long-standing Northern Ireland politician and farmer Charlie Poots who passed away this morning (April...
N.Ireland
Tributes paid to long-standing NI politican and farmer Charlie Poots
Tributes have been paid tribute to long-standing Northern Ireland politician and farmer Charlie Poots who passed away this morning (April...