N.Ireland
NI farmers to highlight post-Brexit concerns to Westminster
The Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) will travel to Westminster in March in an effort to highlight concerns surrounding food imports...
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Environment
UK study to develop and adapt technology to monitor methane production in outdoor cattle
Researchers in Scotland are looking into more effective ways to monitor greenhouse gas emissions in grazing cattle. The study, which...
Environment
CCC report: UK environmental bodies commit to joint action
The chairmen of three Government environmental bodies have pledged to work together to deliver nature-based solutions to climate change, helping...
Environment
Farming unions respond to landmark climate change report recommendations
A landmark climate change report has recommended nature-based solutions such as tree planting, peatland restoration, and low-carbon farming practices among...
Rural Life
UK establishes group to tackle ruminant endemic diseases
A new cattle and sheep industry group is set to be established in the UK, according to a statement from...
Agri-Business
Haulage legends take Argyll and Islands Awards
A couple at the helm of a haulage firm that has been servicing Argyll & the Islands for decades were...
N.Ireland
How to Steal Pigs: Unions call for Channel 4 to pass information to police
UK farming unions have called for the makers of Channel 4 documentary ‘How to Steal Pigs and Influence People’ to...
Agri-Business
QMS kicks off 2020 with latest phase of 'Meat with Integrity' campaign
Quality Meat Scotland (QMS) has kicked off 2020 with the next wave of its ‘Meat with Integrity’ marketing campaign, following...
Rural Life
NFUS presses politicians for solutions to biofuel suitability
The National Farmers’ Union of Scotland (NFUS) is calling for politicians to provide solutions to issues related to the reliability...
Agri-Business
SRUC and ADAS to join forces in new partnership
Scotland’s Rural College (SRUC) and ADAS, the UK’s largest independent agricultural and environmental consultancy have joined forces in a new partnership....
Agri-Business
‘Black Farmer’ and mash boss named in New Year’s Honours
The ‘Black Farmer’, a vet who helped Scotland achieve TB-free status, and a prominent Northern Ireland agri-businesswoman are among those...
Agri-Business
Treasury announces £3 billion of farm support in time for 2020
The Chancellor has today (Monday, December 30) confirmed nearly £3 billion of funding for 2020 to support farmers once the...
Rural Life
Savills farmland forecast 2020 – local factors to dominate
Following the weight of the election result on Thursday, December 12, Savills farmland forecast is delivered with greater confidence, although...
Sheep
Promotion pays off: Welsh lamb sees jump in Middle East exports
Welsh red meat levy body Hybu Cig Cymru – Meat Promotion Wales (HCC) – has hailed export figures which show...
Rural Life
UFU reminds dog owners to be responsible this Christmas
The Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) is reminding all dogs owners, who are visiting the countryside this Christmas, to ensure they...
Agri-Business
NFUS announces third year on strong financial footing
NFU Scotland is entering 2020 on a healthy financial footing with membership growing again for the third year in a...
Rural Life
Royal Highland Show to weigh up limiting Saturday ticket sales
Royal Highland Show officials warn they may need to limit Saturday ticket sales in years to come, as the show...
Rural Life
Martin Kennedy to be returned as NFUS vice president
NFU Scotland’s top team for 2020 will be president Andrew McCornick with vice presidents Charlie Adam and Martin Kennedy. Sitting...
