Rural Life
NFU Mutual warns farmers of potential rise in dog attacks
With Easter set to see an increase in visitors to the countryside, National Farmers’ Union (NFU) Mutual is reminding dog...
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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...
Agri-Business
UK commercial forestry values look set to grow in 2024
Commercial forestry values look set to see an increase this year, with levels of activity starting to pick up, according...
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...
Environment
Peatland restoration scheme to capture over 1.4M tonnes of carbon
The first phase of the peatland restoration has been completed in the north-east of Scotland and announced today (Tuesday, March...
Agri-Business
Industrywide Assurance Review of farm to fork launches
An industrywide review of farm to fork assurance has been officially launched with the announcement of the independent commissioners panel...
Sheep
NSA Scot Sheep 2024 to feature 'extensive' trade stand area
The National Sheep Association (NSA) has said that its biennial Scot Sheep 2024 event will feature an “extensive” trade stand...
Sheep
NSA seeks female shepherd for World Young Shepherds Challenge
The National Sheep Association (NSA) is seeking a young female shepherd to represent the UK at the World Young Shepherds...
Agri Politics
'Policy divergence' between the UK and EU must be addressed - AIC
In preparation for the next General Election, the Agricultural Industries Confederation (AIC) has launched its manifesto which calls on the...
N.Ireland
Community growers highlight ‘urgent’ need for enhanced policies
Community Gardens Ireland (CGI) and Social Farms and Gardens Northern Ireland (SFGNI) have joined together in a call to improve...
Rural Life
Scottish govt aims to keep young people in rural areas
The Scottish government has said it is committed to working with Youth Scotland and the Young Islanders Network (YIN) to...
Agri-Business
Mole Valley Farmers launches specialist red meat team
Mole Valley Farmers has formed a specialist red meat team with the aim of helping beef and sheep producers in...
Dairy
Focus on silage quality for better milk margins – dairy expert
Harvesting high quality silage is vital for farms that will be milking cows in the shed next winter, and now...
Agri Politics
Concern over labour shortages in Scottish food sector
Scottish rural affairs secretary, Mairi Gougeon, has called for a meeting with UK secretary of state for environment, food and...
Rural Life
RSABI Health Hut nurse selected for Queen's Nurse Award
A community nurse working for the Royal Scottish Agricultural Benevolent Institution (RSABI) has been selected for the Queen’s Nurse Award....
Agri-Business
Red Tractor review advice should be urgently accepted - NFUS
The National Farmers’ Union of Scotland (NFUS) has said that the Red Tractor review recommendations should be accepted in full...
Rural Life
HSE safety campaign focuses on dangers of livestock
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has relaunched its ‘Your Farm, Your Future’ campaign with a focus on the dangers...
Rural Life
Partnership gives people with disabilities new route into agriculture
A new partnership has formed between The MacRobert Trust and Inclusive Farm to provide people with disabilities or additional needs...
