Agri Politics
Australian trade deal 'fails to provide lasting assurances' - NFU Scotland
The UK government announcement of an ‘agreement in principle’ regarding a free trade deal between the UK and Australia fails...
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Arable
Sugar beet set to make a comeback in Scotland
The reintroduction of sugar beet production to Scotland has taken a significant step forward after the pilot project laying its...
Dairy
Body condition scoring in autumn-calving cows
While spring-calving herds are mid-way through their milk production season, most autumn-calving herds are approaching the end of theirs. Cows...
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...
Environment
Off-farm activities a ‘growing share’ of global food system GHG emissions
Off-farm activities before and after food production are making up a "growing share" of food system greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions...
Rural Life
Measures to deal with livestock worrying 'could go further' - NSA
The National Sheep Association (NSA) has said that they welcome any measures that will give strength to legislation on livestock...
Environment
NI in-depth: What does NI’s Climate Change Bill actually mean for farming?
There has been a lot of talk about Northern Ireland's proposed new Climate Change Bill as it begins its passage...
N.Ireland
LMC chief executive goes international
Livestock and Meat Commission (LMC) for Northern Ireland chief executive, Ian Stevenson, recently took part in an international Food Systems...
Agri Politics
NFU welcomes new powers to tackle dog attacks on livestock
New powers to tackle livestock worrying will offer much greater protection and be welcomed by farmers who have seen incidents...
Beef
Is virtual fencing the future on beef farms?
New grazing technologies will allow beef producers to develop off-farm income opportunities while, at the same time, improving the efficiency...
Agri-Business
‘Per plant farming’ with Tom, Dick and Harry
'Per plant farming' is the rationale that underlines the creation and ongoing development of the Small Robot Company based near...
Rural Life
RHASS announces 2021 Sir William Young Award winner
Alasdair Houston, of Gretna House Farms in Gretna Green, has been awarded this year’s prestigious Royal Highland and Agricultural Society...
Rural Life
RHASS prepares for 'behind closed doors' Royal Highland Showcase
The Royal Highland and Agricultural Society of Scotland (RHASS) is gearing up to host their livestreamed ‘behind closed doors’ event...
N.Ireland
Bill seeking to underground North-South Interconnector passes first stage
The Aontú bill seeking to underground the North-South Interconnector between the Republic and Northern Ireland has passed the first stage...
Agri-Business
No advance payment for 2021 wool in NI
Farmer organisation Ulster Wool has said it will be unable to make additional payments to suppliers of certain types of...
Rural Life
NSA campaign successfully highlights devastating impact of sheep worrying by dogs
As the National Sheep Association (NSA) 2021 campaign highlighting the impact of sheep worrying by dogs comes to a close...
Rural Life
Huge public support for strong action to curb rural crime
Nearly 70,000 members of the public have backed the National Farmers’ Union (NFU) calls for immediate action to tackle rural...
Agri-Business
JCB Teletruk wins another environmental award
The JCB Teletruk was launched in 1997 in a bid to capture a slice of the global forklift market, worth...