Agri-Business
Electronic identification must benefit livestock and dairy businesses - farm unions
The UK farming unions have joined forces and agreed that any changes to cattle identification must use new technologies so...
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N.Ireland
Calls for new forestry development policies in NI
Forestry development companies are calling for clarification on future tree planting schemes that will be made available in Northern Ireland....
Agri-Business
Agri industry is still 'failing to address farm safety adequately' - NFUS VP
Vice president of the National Farmers’ Union of Scotland (NFUS), Andrew Connon, has said the agricultural industry is still “failing...
Agri-Business
NFUS diversity review seeks to involve a 'wider cross-section of people'
The National Farmers’ Union of Scotland (NFUS) is looking to increase union involvement from a “wider cross-section of people”, and...
Agri-Business
Mandatory CCTV is a 'big step forward' for animal welfare -BVA
The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has praised new laws making the use of Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) in slaughterhouses in...
Rural Life
Estates sector generates £2.4b/year for the Scottish economy
Scottish Land and Estates (SLE) chair, Dee Ward welcomed the renewed focus by political leaders on fostering an economy that...
Beef
CCTV to be mandatory for slaughterhouses in Wales
The use of Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) in slaughterhouses in Wales is to become mandatory this year. The mandatory use...
Rural Life
Mental health of those in rural communities is 'neglected' - BACP
The British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) has said that the mental health of those in rural communities is...
Forestry
Bark beetle confirmed in East Anglia - Forestry Commission
The Forestry Commission has confirmed the presence of Ips typographus, or the spruce bark beetle, in East Anglia. Forestry Commission...
Agri-Business
Scottish stakeholder group formed to 'influence' agri-policy
Organisations in agriculture, primary food production and land management in Scotland have formalised a stakeholder group to come together as...
Agri-Business
AHDB invests £2.5 million to 'accurately' report emissions
The Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB), with support from the Quality Meat Scotland (QMS) is investing £2.5 million to...
N.Ireland
Trevor Shields is the Champion of Champions at Balmoral Show 2024
The principle of three being a lucky number is certainly resonating with Kilkeel farmer, Trevor Shields, following this year’s Balmoral...
Other
BVA announces King Charles III as its new patron
The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has announced His Majesty King Charles III as its new patron. The announcement marks decades...
N.Ireland
Muir launches £3m Peatland Challenge Fund competition
A new £3 million fund competition to help protect Northern Ireland’s peatlands has been launched by Minister of Agriculture, Environment...
Rural Life
RABDF welcomes King Charles III as new patron
The Royal Association of British Dairy Farmers (RABDF) is “delighted” to announce His Majesty King Charles III as its new...
Agri-Business
183ac Eastfield estate in Scottish Borders enters the market
Eastfield private estate in the Scottish Borders sits on a 183ac site and has entered the market for offers over...
Agri-Business
Stay the Night initiative to 'boost' small rural businesses
The return of Forestry and Land Scotland’s (FLS) ‘Stay the Night’ initiative is set to provide a “boost” for small...
Arable
UK winter wheat crops in a very poor state – AHDB
The Agricultural and Horticultural Development Board (AHDB) has confirmed that winter wheat crops are in a very poor state across...
