Agri-Business
BVA calls for animal owners to respect vets during lockdown period
The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has renewed its call for animal owners to respect their veterinary teams as practices adjust...
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Beef
Declassified files: ‘Fish was on the plate, but beef (and BSE) were on the menu’
A meeting between British and Irish ministers at Maryfield, the base of the Anglo-Irish Secretariat, descended into jibes over how...
Rural Life
How does Brexit affect travelling abroad with your pets?
As the UK has officially now left the EU, rules surrounding the travelling of pets has now changed in light...
N.Ireland
NIO advises farmers who bought sheep in Britain to resell them
Government advice for Northern Ireland farmers to resell now-stranded sheep bought in other parts of the UK has been met...
N.Ireland
QUB theory suggests emotions underpin animal behaviour
A new theory from researchers at the School of Biological Sciences at Queen’s University Belfast suggests animals experience emotions much...
N.Ireland
Declassified files reveal fears axing headage payments would disproportionately affect Catholic farmers
Officials in Northern Ireland feared swapping headage payments for area-based payments would have a disproportionate impact on Catholic farmers, newly declassified...
Rural Life
FUW urges members to take part in the #Run1000 challenge
The Farmers’ Union of Wales (FUW) is taking part in one of the biggest walking challenges yet, as it joins...
Agri Politics
Land organisations react to Brexit trade deal
Land organisations across the UK have responded to the news of a Brexit trade deal that has been reached between...
Sheep
Lamb revenue boosted by almost £2.5 million thanks to nationwide campaign
A six-week campaign to encourage British shoppers to ‘Make It’ with lamb has generated an additional £2.45 million in sales,...
Agri-Business
'Better utilisation of grass means better lamb growth’
A Ceredigion farmer’s involvement in a major grassland research project has led to major improvements in the performance of her...
Agri Politics
Seasonal Worker Scheme to be introduced in 2021
NFU Scotland has welcomed the UK government’s announcement that it will introduce a Seasonal Worker Scheme in 2021 allowing access...
Agri Politics
'No assurances' provided about funding commitments post-Brexit
The absence of any future funding commitments from the UK and Scottish governments beyond 2022 is eroding certainty and confidence...
Arable
‘Clock is ticking’ for potato imports beyond Brexit transition period
Northern Ireland’s potato industry is hoping against hope that a derogation allowing the importation of both ware and seed from...
Agri-Business
Safe transport 'central to the livestock industry'
Given the vital role that transport plays in Scotland’s livestock industry, NFU Scotland (NFUS) is to direct significant time and...
Agri-Business
Queen’s University scientists partner with GBBO star for festival bid
The Institute for Global Food Security (IGFS) at Queen’s University Belfast has joined forces with Belfast-born Great British Bake Off...
Agri-Business
Closure of Port of Dover and Channel Tunnel a 'disaster' for UK exports and haulage sector
New rules introduced by the French government which has suspended all traffic and exports entering from the UK, has thrown...
N.Ireland
AgriLand’s ultimate Christmas gift guide
What do you buy for the person who seemingly doesn’t need anything? We know farmers are a tricky bunch to...
Beef
Farmers reminded to apply for SSBSS as deadline approaches
Eligible farmers and crofters are reminded to apply to the Scottish Suckler Beef Support Scheme (SSBSS) before the deadline of...
