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...
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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,...
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...
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...