Sheep
Sheep farmers urged to speak up against 'fake news'
The National Sheep Association (NSA) is urging sheep farmers to call out so-called ‘fake news’ and to do their part...
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Environment
Could an extra-terrestrial manage the planet better than we can?
If you were an extra-terrestrial coloniser and you discovered a new planet in a distant solar system to colonise –...
Environment
How efficient must a farmer become at producing a kilogram of product?
When it comes to agriculture and climate action the focus – with regard to greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions – needs...
Agri-Business
Cow gut DNA study finds bugs that could up meat and milk yields
Cutting-edge DNA technologies have discovered thousands of bugs in cows’ stomachs that could improve meat and dairy production, and keep...
Agri-Business
Farm unions accuses media of 'inflating' IPCC report
National Farmers’ Union president Minette Batters has accused the British media of “inflating” the findings of a report by published...
Environment
NFU Cymru hosts net-zero agriculture workshop
NFU Cymru has outlined Welsh agriculture’s net-zero ambitions during a special workshop for academics and industry stakeholders. The event was attended...
Dairy
AHDB announces names of 3 new dairy board members
AHDB Dairy has appointed three new members to sit on its sector board for a three-year period starting on April...
Machinery
Case unveils its ‘loader of the future’
Case Construction has unveiled a new methane-powered wheel loader ‘concept’ (pictured above); it was shown at this month’s Bauma exhibition...
Beef
'Grazed grass isn’t that environmentally friendly'
Grazed grass and other forage-based diets are more likely to lead to higher levels of greenhouse gas production, according to...
Agri-Business
UK-based breeding app raises £2.2 million to digitise global livestock industry
A UK-based app which seeks to revolutionise livestock breeding practices has managed to raise more than £2 million through a...
Machinery
Video: Check out this farmer-sized, gas-powered tractor
Russian manufacturer Agromash is busy promoting one of its more recent developments – an 85hp tractor that runs on methane...
Agri-Business
Arla sets ambitious 'net zero' target for dairy
Arla Foods has launched ambitious targets to eventually eliminate net carbon emissions from its business. The focus will be on...
Agri-Business
Scientists findings suggest daffodils could replace antibiotics in feed
As St. David’s Day passes for another year, the national flower of Wales – the daffodil – is at the centre...
Machinery
SIMA 2019: Re-imagined ‘Fiat’ is back again…to evoke old memories
One of the more eye-catching exhibits at this week’s SIMA show in Paris, France, is this ‘concept’ from New Holland....
Agri-Business
Is lab-grown meat really better for the environment?
Growing meat in the laboratory may do more damage to the climate in the long run than meat from cattle,...
Dairy
Clandeboye Estate to host Jersey cattle open day
An 18th century estate with an award-winning dairy herd is set to welcome Jersey enthusiasts from throughout the UK later...
Dairy
Clandeboye Estate to host Jersey cattle open day
An 18th century estate with an award-winning dairy herd is set to welcome Jersey enthusiasts from throughout the UK later...
Dairy
Clandeboye Estate to host Jersey cattle open day
An 18th century estate with an award-winning dairy herd is set to welcome Jersey enthusiasts from throughout the UK later...
