N.Ireland
DAERA: Improved gilt litter size influences herd output
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) is advising farmers that the replacement gilt is the “foundation” of high...
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Pig/Poultry
BEIC chief executive to depart from organisation in October
The chief executive of the British Egg Industry Council (BEIC), Gary Ford, has resigned from his role and will depart...
Agri-Business
Germany produces 3.4m tonnes of meat in first half of 2024
Meat production in Germany has increased by 1.3% in the first half of 2024, reaching 3.4 million tonnes when compared...
Agri Politics
NFUS expresses 'serious concerns' over border controls to Defra
The National Farmers’ Union of Scotland (NFUS) has welcomed a letter written to the Department for Environment, Food and Rural...
Pig/Poultry
Young Person's Award launches for those interested in poultry
The South West Chicken Association (SWCA) has developed a new Young Person’s Development Award, which offers up to £2,000 to...
Pig/Poultry
Voting for NPA Allied Industry Member of the Year Award opens
Voting to select the winner of the 2024 National Pig Association (NPA) Allied Industry Member of the Year Award has...
Agri-Business
Cereal prices offset increase in global meat prices – FAO
Increases in international quotations for meat products and vegetable oils have been offset by an ongoing decrease in cereal prices...
Rural Life
Meinir Howells crowned Wales Woman Farmer of the Year
Meinir Howells has today (Thursday, July 25) been announced as the 26th winner of the National Farmer’ Union of Wales...
Agri-Business
£46m NI Agri-Food Initiative is a ‘very positive development’ – UFU
The Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) has said the £46 million Agri-Food Investment Initiative (AFII) is a “very positive development” for...
N.Ireland
Ban on live animal exports from Great Britain comes into effect
It is now illegal to export live animals, including cattle, sheep, and pigs, for slaughter and fattening from Great Britain...
Environment
Shropshire Council faces challenge over 'major intensive poultry unit'
River Action has said its legal challenge to Shropshire Council over the decision to give planning permission for a major...
Rural Life
National Youngstock Conference to focus on breeding, nutrition and health
This year’s National Youngstock Conference will focus on cattle breeding, nutrition and health, the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB)...
Rural Life
RSABI honorary VP receives MBE from King Charles III
The honorary vice president of the Royal Scottish Agricultural Benevolent Institution (RSABI), Andrew Arbuckle, has been made an MBE by...
Pig/Poultry
EU-spec SPP suffers a weekly loss of 0.91p
The EU-spec standard pig price (SPP) currently sits at 209.50p/kg as of July 6, meaning it suffered a weekly loss...
N.Ireland
Minister Muir addresses issues of capital investment on farms
The issues of capital investment on farms and ammonia abatement measures have been addressed by Andrew Muir MLA, Northern Ireland’s...
Agri-Business
Poultry farmer fined for falsifying salmonella certificates
A poultry farmer has been fined following a prosecution by the Food Standards Agency (FSA) after evidence was found that...
Agri-Business
Co-op launches new Future Farming Fund to boost sustainability
Co-op has today (Wednesday, July 10), announced the launch of a new ‘Future Farming Fund’ with the aim of boosting...
Agri-Business
Farm business income in NI to decrease by 46% – DAERA
Farm business income measured across all farm types in Northern Ireland is expected to decrease from an average £51,043 in...
