Agri Politics
UK-Australia trade deal could give major boost to Scotch whiskey producers
A UK-Australia trade deal could include a major boost for Scotch whisky producers with the removal of a 5% tariff...
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Agri-Business
Abolishing Agricultural Wages Board to benefit industry by £1.2 million
Abolishing the Agricultural Wages Board (AWB) in Northern Ireland could have net benefits of up to £1.2 million over the...
Rural Life
RHASS announces 2021 Sir William Young Award winner
Alasdair Houston, of Gretna House Farms in Gretna Green, has been awarded this year’s prestigious Royal Highland and Agricultural Society...
Rural Life
RHASS prepares for 'behind closed doors' Royal Highland Showcase
The Royal Highland and Agricultural Society of Scotland (RHASS) is gearing up to host their livestreamed ‘behind closed doors’ event...
Agri-Business
Writtle University College appoints Sabrina Brando as a BSAS Visiting Industry Fellow
Writtle University College (WUC) in Essex and The British Society of Animal Science (BSAS), has announced that Sabrina Brando will...
Agri-Business
NI study suggests slurry separation hubs could offer solution to nutrient surplus
A study examining the potential of slurry separation technology has suggested the establishment of processing hubs in Northern Ireland could...
Rural Life
Royal Highland Showcase reveals livestock entry figures for 2021 show
The Royal Highland Showcase, in Partnership with Royal Bank of Scotland, has revealed excellent livestock entry figures for its sheep,...
Agri-Business
AgriScot launches Diversified Farm of the Year award
A new award aiming to crown the Diversified Farm of the Year has been launched by AgriScot. Thanks to support...
Agri-Business
Australia FTA: UK Government report warned deal would drop UK farm output
Reports have emerged that the UK government has agreed in principle to offer a 15-year transition zero-tariff, zero-quota trade deal...
N.Ireland
Number of older cattle in NI with no BVD status halves in a year
The number of older cattle in Northern Ireland that do not have a BVD status has halved in the space...
Agri-Business
Romain Pizzi elected as new president for BVA Scottish branch
Wildlife vet and recognised specialist, Romain Pizzi, has been elected as president for the British Veterinary Association (BVA) Scottish branch,...
Rural Life
NSA campaign successfully highlights devastating impact of sheep worrying by dogs
As the National Sheep Association (NSA) 2021 campaign highlighting the impact of sheep worrying by dogs comes to a close...
Pig/Poultry
Avian Influenza Prevention Zone set to be lifted on May 15
The chief veterinary officers from England, Scotland and Wales are advising poultry keepers to remain vigilant as the Avian Influenza...
Agri-Business
AHDB to wind down 'significant activities' in horticulture and potato sectors
The Agricultural and Horticultural Development Board (AHDB) has announced that it is winding down “significant activities” on behalf of the horticulture...
Agri-Business
Plans for 2021 Balmoral Show ‘progressing well’
The Royal Ulster Agricultural Society (RUAS) has said plans for 2021 Balmoral Show are "progressing well". The society is currently...
Agri-Business
New chair of HCC sets out priorities for the year ahead
At her first board meeting as the new chair of Hybu Cig Cymru – Meat Promotion Wales (HCC), Catherine Smith...
Agri Politics
Concern raised over slow SAF submissions
The number of Scottish farmers and crofters who have filled out their Single Application Form (SAF) ahead of the window...
Rural Life
RHASS announce next generation judges for Royal Highland Showcase
The Royal Highland and Agricultural Society of Scotland (RHASS) has unveiled this year’s beef cattle judges for the forthcoming Royal...
