N.Ireland
Chestnutt: Let’s use 2021 to show what the public can gain from backing NI farming
2020 has certainly been challenging for everyone and as we enter a new year, however, it’s important that as a...
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Rural Life
New partnership formed to combat fly-tipping in Scotland
Over the Covid-19 lockdown period, fly-tipping has remained a major cause of concern and anger to the rural communities of...
N.Ireland
AgriLand’s ultimate Christmas gift guide
What do you buy for the person who seemingly doesn’t need anything? We know farmers are a tricky bunch to...
Agri-Business
DAERA to launch pilot payment scheme for protein crops
Northern Ireland’s Department of Agriculture has announced plans to launch a pilot payment scheme for local growers to produce protein...
Agri Politics
'We require much greater detail on the Path to Sustainable Farming' - NSA
The National Sheep Association (NSA) is cautiously welcoming the Environment Secretary George Eustice’s unveiling of the government’s agricultural transition plan...
Agri Politics
'Spending review will benefit rural Scotland' - SLE
Scottish Land and Estates (SLE) has welcomed funding commitments from the Spending Review which can help aid the rural economy...
Rural Life
FUW addresses mental health concerns with Minister Morgan
The Farmers’ Union of Wales (FUW) has highlighted an array of issues facing the farming community, which if left unaddressed...
Rural Life
Farmer dies after being struck by a vehicle at a livestock mart
A farmer in North Yorkshire has died from injuries sustained in an accident at a livestock mart. The incident happened...
Rural Life
Oxford University students have voted to ban beef and lamb on campus
Oxford University students have voted to ban beef and lamb at campus canteens. The Oxford University Student Union passed a...
Agri-Business
Poots launches £300,000 Rural Social Economy Investment Scheme for NI
Northern Ireland Rural Affairs Minster Edwin Poots has announced a £300,000 capital grant scheme to help rural social enterprises increase...
N.Ireland
Calls for urgent TB roundtable talks as FFA warns ‘farmers have suffered enough’
Farmers For Action has warned Northern Ireland’s Department of Agriculture not to use Brexit transition deadlines as “an excuse” to...
Agri-Business
Government launches consultation on reducing ammonia emissions
The government has launched a consultation today (Tuesday, November 3) seeking views on reducing ammonia emissions from solid urea fertilisers...
Rural Life
Research finds open fires ‘could pose substantial hazard to older people’s health’
Collaborative research from scientists at the Irish Longitudinal Study on Ageing (TILDA) led by Trinity College Dublin and Lancaster University...
Environment
NI government rejects planning for major Tyrone wind farm
Northern Ireland’s Minister for Infrastructure has rejected planning permission for a planned £150 million (€165 million) wind farm in Co....
Rural Life
Tractor found parked up ‘with its engine running and no one in it’
A tractor was left running and unattended while its driver was in a nearby shop buying lunch, a local police...
Agri-Business
It’s a keeper: What does the latest Kubota series bring to the table?
Kubota has introduced the new third-generation M7003 tractor series to the UK and Irish market. The latest M7 models meet...
Dairy
Dairy profits recover in 2020 according to Old Mill report
Dairy farmers’ profits recovered in 2019/20 after falling in 2018/19, largely due to reduced purchased feed costs, according to the...
Pig/Poultry
Banham Poultry invests in new Covid-19 protection measures after previous outbreak
MYDIS is working with Banham Poultry to ensure its Norfolk-based premises are Covid-19-secure after a coronavirus outbreak prompted the business...
