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CMA finds competition concerns in veterinary business merge
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has said that its initial investigation into veterinary specialist Eville & Jones’ acquisition of...
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Rural Life
Cold weather alert upgraded to cover all of England
The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has today (Monday, March 6) upgraded its level 3 cold weather alert to cover...
Environment
Peatland roadshow events to 'demystify' restoration benefits
The Peatland Restoration Roadshow is set to “demystify” and spark fresh discussions surrounding the benefits of peatland restoration for land...
Agri-Business
NFUS: Farmers urged to discuss Scottish energy strategy
The National Farmers’ Union of Scotland (NFUS) is looking to gather its members’ views on the energy strategy for Scotland...
Other
UKHSA upgrades weather warnings for parts of England
The UK Health and Security Agency (UKHSA) has upgraded the cold weather alert issued earlier to a level 3 for...
Other
Cold weather and snow warnings in place for next week
The UK’s main weather-forecasting agencies are warning that England and Scotland will experience very cold weather next week. The Met...
Agri-Business
Farming orgs welcome Windsor Framework but raise concerns
Farming organisations have largely welcomed the Windsor Framework, the replacement of the Northern Ireland Protocol, which was announced yesterday (Monday,...
N.Ireland
AHWNI concerned about sheep scab levels in Northern Ireland
Animal Health and Welfare Northern Ireland (AHWNI) has said it is concerned about the levels of sheep scab being diagnosed...
Rural Life
Investment in Scottish estates falls but prices remain high
The market for Scottish estates cooled slightly in 2022, but prices remain “significantly higher” than they were two years ago,...
Pig/Poultry
Bird flu risk to humans is low, but we will 'remain vigilant' - UKHSA
In its latest technical briefing on avian influenza (bird flu), the UK Health and Security Agency (UKHSA) states that the...
N.Ireland
10 NI farms complete international ‘Dairy 4 Future’ project
Ten farms in Northern Ireland have completed their participation in the international project Dairy 4 Future. The aim of the...
Beef
NI-bred Simmental tops Stirling sale at 28,000gns
Simmental breeders Joe and Alan Wilson won the intermediate and supreme overall championships at this week’s breed society sale in...
Agri-Business
Interview: Horticulture sector facing 'Brexit bonuses' of hardship
Associate professor of horticulture at University College Dublin in the Republic of Ireland, Owen Doyle, has said that the UK...
N.Ireland
UK farmers to breed ‘ultra-low-emission’ sheep
A new Agri-EPI Centre project to breed ultra-low-emission sheep is about the start on Romney rams in Hertfordshire in the...
Environment
Farmers need to book soil testing now - SoilEssentials
SoilEssentials is urging farmers across Scotland to have their soils tested and analysed in the face of continuing high input...
Sheep
RamCompare nominations for 2023 breeding season now open
Nominations are now open to join RamCompare, a partnership aimed at developing genetic improvements in the UK’s sheep industry, for...
Other
Storm Otto to bring 'high winds' to the UK - Met Office
The Met Office has said that Storm Otto, named by the Danish Meteorological Institute (DMI), is set to bring high...
Agri Politics
Sturgeon resignation comes during volatile time for farmers - NSA
The resignation of Scotland’s First Minister Nicola Sturgeon comes during a volatile time for farmers, the National Sheep Association (NSA)...
