Agri-Business
Scottish farm income up 20% on 2017 - but 'vulnerability remains'
The average farm income in Scotland rose by almost 20% in 2018 compared to 2017, according to figures released by...
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Agri-Business
Prime pig prices rise as supplies remain tight
Scottish prime pig producers have seen prices rising over the past month; however, they continue to trail last year’s levels...
Pig/Poultry
NPA weighing up legal action after 200 vegan activists storm pig farm
The National Pig Association has said it is seeking legal advice after around 200 vegan protestors targetted a Lincolnshire pig farm...
Agri-Business
Search is on for Scotland’s top 'Scotch brand' product
The search is on for the best product made with Scotch Beef PGI, Scotch Lamb PGI or Specially Selected Pork...
Agri-Business
Survey to gauge public opinion on gene-edited meat
Researchers in Scotland have launched a survey to gauge the public’s views on the use of gene editing in animals....
Pig/Poultry
Scottish pig industry unites to eradicate endemic disease
Scottish pig producers, vets, pharmaceutical companies, pig specialists and industry bodies are working together to try to develop a strategy...
Agri-Business
UK animal feed firm looking for rep to head up Ugandan arm
Belfast-headquartered agri-tech company Devenish is looking for an agricultural expert ready for an opportunity of a lifetime. The firm is on...
Agri-Business
UK animal feed firm looking for rep to head up Ugandan arm
Belfast-headquartered agri-tech company Devenish is looking for an agricultural expert ready for an opportunity of a lifetime. The firm is on...
Pig/Poultry
Prime pig prices follow seasonal trend
Farmgate prime pig prices are following their traditional seasonal decline, with producer prices dipping slightly since the start of the...
Agri-Business
NI farm income crashes more than £100 million in a year
First estimates show Northern Ireland’s farm income has fallen by a staggering £107 million in just a year. The grim...
Pig/Poultry
Defra: Africian Swine Fever has a 20% chance of reaching the UK
African Swine Fever has a 20% chance of reaching the UK’s pig population, according to Government officials. The shocking admission...
N.Ireland
NI pork producers invited to an evening with Red Tractor
The Ulster Farmers’ Union, along with Red Tractor, is putting together an open event to promote the scheme’s work in...
N.Ireland
NI pork producers invited to an evening with Red Tractor
The Ulster Farmers’ Union, along with Red Tractor, is putting together an open event to promote the scheme’s work in...
N.Ireland
Hit farming series ‘Rare Breed’ Returns for 7th series
‘Rare Breed – A Farming Year’ returns for a new series with new farms and families and some familiar faces...
N.Ireland
Hit farming series ‘Rare Breed’ returns for 7th series
‘Rare Breed – A Farming Year’ returns for a new series with new farms and families and some familiar faces...
Agri-Business
Support scheme launched for NI agri-food businesses
A new scheme has opened up for groups of individuals or small businesses who would benefit from integration with other...
Rural Life
Excellent potential on 208ac livestock and arable farm near Fife
Situated in the historic county of Fife is Scotstarvit farm, an attractive livestock and amenity holding on 208.23ac in total. Fetching...
Pig/Poultry
Scheme to help monitor pig health relaunched
Pig producers have been invited to join a scheme which will give them access to post-mortem pig health data to...