Dairy
Dairy farmers abstracting water may see changes to their costs
Dairy farmers abstracting water from the environment, including boreholes, could face changes to the amount they are charged after the...
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Dairy
£21 million digital dairy project to create 600 jobs
A digital dairy project aiming to create 600 new jobs in south-west Scotland and Cumbria has been awarded more than...
Rural Life
Future of Low Beckside Farm set to be secured by land purchase offer
The future of learning from the land at the last remaining agricultural college farm – Low Beckside Farm – in...
Sheep
Next Generation Shepherds rise to Covid-adapted skills competition
The National Sheep Association (NSA) has commended the finalists of its Next Generation Shepherd competition for rising to the challenge...
Sheep
Native breed enthusiasts scoop first in series of NSA giveaways
The National Sheep Association (NSA) is pleased to announce Cumbrian father and son farming team, Andrew and Matthew Tomkins, as...
Agri-Business
NWF Agriculture celebrates 150th anniversary
A leading national manufacturer of ruminant animal feed, NWF Agriculture, celebrates its 150th anniversary this Saturday, June 5. NWF Agriculture...
Beef
2 people arrested after dispute at Carlisle Limousin sale
A man and a woman were arrested after a dispute broke out at a Limousin cattle sale at Borderway Mart...
Agri-Business
Davidson & Robertson restructures to create dedicated sales team
Davidson & Robertson (D&R), the rural surveyors and consultants, has restructured its way of working to meet demands of growing...
N.Ireland
Farmer rescued after falling down 60ft sinkhole in field
A quad driver has been rescued after falling 60ft (18m) into a sinkhole in a field in England earlier this...
Dairy
3 students announced as winners of the RABDF Farm Health Management Award
Students from Liverpool Vet School, Duchy College and Harper Adams University have beat off a bumper number of entries to...
Agri-Business
Over 75 sheep stolen from a farm in North Yorkshire
79 sheep have been stolen from a farm located on the moors of North Yorkshire. 41 ewes and 38 lambs...
Rural Life
Consumers urged to buy Welsh lamb to support family farms
PGI Welsh Lamb is a family affair that must be protected, is the Farmers’ Union of Wales’ has said ahead...
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...
Agri-Business
Scots project gets funding to develop digital dairy tracing
A digital dairy project led by Scotland’s Rural College (SRUC) has been awarded £50,000 in seed-corn funding by UK Research...
Rural Life
Broadband funding welcomed, but it must reach UK's most rural communities
The Farmers’ Union of Wales has welcomed plans to bring full-fibre broadband to an additional three million homes and businesses...
Dairy
Holstein UK elects new president and trustees
Members of Holstein UK have elected a Shropshire dairy farmer as their new president. The Annual General Meeting (AGM) took place...
Dairy
Holstein UK Announce Winners of 2020 Master Breeder Awards
A total of 19 high-performing Holstein herds have been awarded Master Breeder status by Holstein UK. Master Breeder rewards Holstein...
Agri-Business
Government measures for flood-stricken farms 'a huge relief'
The National Farmers’ Union has welcomed a range of measures brought in to help farmers in England recover from extreme...
