Pig/Poultry
NPA seeks sponsorship for regional spring meetings
The National Pig Association (NPA) is seeking sponsorship for its run of regional spring meetings. The meetings will return next...
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N.Ireland
New NI regional board will ‘strengthen links’ between farmers and vets
The establishment of a new regional board in Northern Ireland has been announced by the Moredun Foundation, a leading farming...
Pig/Poultry
New measures aim to better protect UK poultry sector from bird flu
The government has today (Tuesday, March 19) announced new measures aiming to better protect the UK poultry sector from future...
Agri-Business
'Food labelling that is clearer and fairer is key'- BVA
A new government proposal has been welcomed by the British Veterinary Association (BVA) for “fairer” food labelling that is set...
N.Ireland
‘Policy makers more aware of needs of people in rural areas’- Minister Muir
Minister Andrew Muir MLA has responded to The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) publishing the Rural Needs...
Agri-Business
Food labelling changes could have 'significant implications' for pork supply chain- NPA
The National Pig Association (NPA) has voiced concerns with proposed food labelling changes, stating that they could have “significant implications”...
Agri-Business
British products to get 'recognition they deserve' with improved food labelling
Plans to ensure British farmers’ products get the “recognition they deserve” through improved food labelling have been launched today (Tuesday,...
Agri-Business
10 rivers at risk of becoming 'dead zones' due to chicken farm pollution
10 rivers in seven counties across Britain are at risk of becoming “dead zones” – depleted of wildlife – if...
Agri-Business
UK red meat exporters to join AHDB for Annual Meat Conference in Texas
Four beef and lamb exporters from across the UK will join the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) at the...
Rural Life
NFU Mutual urges vigilance amid rise in thefts of farm pick-ups
Rural insurer NFU Mutual is urging farmers and other owners of pick-up trucks to take actions to safeguard their vehicles...
Agri-Business
Barnard Matthews proceeds with Great Witchingham site closure
Bernard Matthews has confirmed that it will proceed with the proposal to close its Great Witchingham site, which will impact...
Agri-Business
GSC Grays: 10-year farm tenancy available on Settrington Estate
A 10-year farm tenancy has become available on the Settrington Estate in north Yorkshire through GSC Grays. The farm business...
Agri-Business
Global demand for lamb boosts UK red meat exports
Global demand for lamb has boosted UK red meat exports, the Agriculture and Horticulture Board (AHDB) has said. Red meat...
N.Ireland
Strong demand for Speckle Park females at Ballymena Mart
10 pedigree, in-calf Speckle Park cows as well as two running with the bull averaged £2,629 at a recent sale...
Government
UK govt doubles investment into farming productivity schemes
The UK government has today (Tuesday, February 20) announced a range of new measures aimed at boosting the productivity and...
Government
NPA calls for supply chain fairness and African swine fever measures
The National Pig Association (NPA) has today (Monday, February 19) published its General Election manifesto, which calls for supply chain...
Pig/Poultry
Welsh CVO lifts bird flu bird gathering ban
Welsh chief veterinary officer (CVO) Dr Richard Irvine has announced the lifting of the Welsh avian influenza (bird flu) bird...
Pig/Poultry
Defra confirms bird flu in commercial poultry in Yorkshire
The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) has confirmed a case of avian influenza (bird flu) in commercial...
