Environment
Final 6 ‘One Step Greener’ ambassadors chosen for COP26
The British public has chosen the final six ‘One Step Greener’ Ambassadors from across the UK who are going above...
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Dairy
How well do you really clean your calf-rearing units?
According to Scotland-based research scientist, Jamie Robertson, much more can be done to improve the cleanliness and hygiene standards of...
Agri Politics
UK-NZ free trade deal: How it affects the agricultural community
Following 16 months of negotiations, the Prime Ministers of the UK and New Zealand – Boris Johnson and Jacinda Ardern...
Beef
New beef tool could cut feed costs and reduce GHG emissions
A new tool that allows beef animals to be selected for feed efficiency has the potential to reduce feed bills...
Pig/Poultry
Confidential helpline set up to support pig industry
A confidential, 24-hour helpline has been set up by the Royal Agricultural Benevolent Institution (RABI) to support workers affected by...
Agri-Business
Levy holiday announced for English and Scottish pig producers
Two meat levy bodies, in agreement with Ministers from Scotland and England, have today (Thursday, October 14) announced a pork...
Arable
Government's 2021 wheat and barley production estimates released
The Department of Environment, Food and Rural affairs (DAERA) has released the first estimate of this year’s UK wheat and...
Forestry
Views sought on new Corporate Plan for FLS
Forestry and Land Scotland (FLS) has announced it is consulting on its new, three-year Corporate Plan. Setting out the organisation’s...
Agri-Business
Machinery Focus: Whatever happened to Leyland tractors?
Leyland tractors were never one of the biggest players in the market, yet the brand retained a loyal following even...
Agri-Business
RHASS to fund 6 trips to Women in Food & Agriculture Summit
The Royal Highland and Agricultural Society of Scotland (RHASS) has agreed to fund six places at the upcoming Women in...
Environment
Compromise on the cards as DAERA Climate Bill passes second stage at Stormont
Compromise could be on the cards as the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs' (DAERA) Climate Change Bill has passed...
Beef
Scottish cattle keepers: Don’t forget registration switch this weekend
From Monday, October 4, the registration of all cattle births, deaths and movements outside a keepers business in Scotland are...
Agri-Business
United Auctions to host trade-only sale in Stirling
United Auctions will welcome 857 pedigree bulls and females forward for the live, trade-only Stirling Bull Sales from Sunday, October...
Agri-Business
Consumer side of UK-wide beef research project begins at Balmoral
Scientists from Scotland have begun a UK-wide beef research project testing which production methods make the best steak at this...
N.Ireland
Sheep Breeders Round Table to include international ovine experts
There are just seven weeks to go until the 2021 Sheep Breeders Round Table (SBRT). The online event takes place...
Government
Farmers' views sought in government consultation on plant biosecurity
The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra), Scottish and Welsh governments have today (Tuesday, September 21) launched a 10-week...
Agri-Business
Farmers For Action calls for trailer licences to be scrapped in NI
Rural lobby group Farmers For Action has written to Northern Ireland's Infrastructure Minister calling for a decision made in Westminster...
Agri-Business
BVA to host virtual day of learning for vets
The British Veterinary Association (BVA) and Scottish SPCA are joining forces to offer vets a day of virtual and interactive...
