Rural Life
CAAV announces winner of the Talbot Ponsonby prize
Leanne Graves has been awarded the Talbot Ponsonby prize, given by the Royal Agricultural Society of England for top marks...
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Forestry
Phytophthora pluvialis tree disease found in Shropshire
The Forestry Commission (FC) has confirmed a further finding of the tree disease Phytophthora pluvialis in Shropshire, as well as...
Other
'Serious accident' on A596 involving tractor and Toyota
Cumbria Police have closed the A596 following what it has called a “serious road traffic collision” involving a tractor and...
Dairy
Winners of the Holstein UK All-Britain Awards announced
The results of the 2021 All-Britain Awards were announced this weekend on Saturday, March 12, at the All Britain Presentation...
Sheep
NSA posthumously awards Hannah Brown the Geoff Lawn award
The Northern Region of the National Sheep Association (NSA) acknowledged the valuable contribution made to the livestock sector by young...
Rural Life
Borderway Dairy Expo returns with an all-female judging panel
With an all-female line up of judges, Borderway UK Dairy Expo 2022 returns for the tenth year to Borderway Exhibition...
Agri-Business
Dale Farm launches community fund to aid schools
Dairy cooperative Dale Farm has launched a new community fund with the aim of supporting organisations local to its production...
Forestry
Forestry sector apprenticeship programme announced
A new three-year apprenticeship programme for the forestry sector has been announced today (Monday, February 7) by the Forestry Commission...
Environment
3 nature recovery projects to benefit from £11m funding
Three vital nature recovery projects aimed at tackling the climate and biodiversity crisis will receive a funding boost of over...
Rural Life
New trustee appointed to the Dick Harrison Trust
The Dick Harrison Trust has appointed Martin Hall as a new trustee following the retirement of well-known farmer and long...
Forestry
Forestry Commission takes action to combat tree disease
The Forestry Commission (FC) has introduced new measures to take combat the spread of the tree pathogen Phytophthora pluvialis. The...
Forestry
Tree disease Phytophthora pluvialis confirmed in Wales
A case of the tree disease Phytophthora pluvialis has been confirmed in Wales for the first time. The fungal-like pathogen...
Sheep
NSA celebrates 10-year anniversary for chairman Phil Stocker
The National Sheep Association (NSA) is celebrating 10 years under the leadership of chief executive Phil Stocker. Taking the helm...
Grass
Members wanted for grassland management discussion groups
The Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) will be rolling out six discussion groups across the country to delve into...
Agri-Business
Meat Business Women appoints membership marketing manager
Meat Business Women, a global networking group for women working in the meat industry, has appointed Rebecca Fearon as its...
Agri-Business
The Ernest Cook Trust completes purchase of Low Beckside Farm
The purchase of Low Beckside Farm by The Ernest Cook Trust is now complete, securing its future as a resource...
Sheep
New faces of Love Lamb campaign revealed
The National Sheep Association (NSA) is excited to introduce two enthusiastic young sheep farmers ready to educate and inspire the...
Agri-Business
Education secure at Low Beckside as farm sale completes
The final stages of the sale of Newton Rigg agricultural college’s Low Beckside Farm are on the verge of completion,...
