Agri Politics
UK agriculture gives its views on Boris' deal as MPs prepare for historic vote
MPs are set to vote this afternoon (October 19) over the latest reincarnation of the UK’s EU Withdrawal Agreement, marking...
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Rural Life
141ac of hill ground and pasture land for sale includes telecoms mast lease
Land agent Galbraith is bringing to the open market a productive block of 141ac of pasture and hill ground by...
Pig/Poultry
Scottish pig sector grows to largest in almost a decade
Breeding sow numbers in Scotland are approaching levels not seen since 2011, according to the latest market analysis by Quality...
Beef
China opens doors to British beef
The Chinese government has finalised details of a historic trade agreement, opening access for the UK beef industry to the...
Machinery
A 4m-wide front mower that ‘folds’ to 3m for transport, but how?
Among an array of new machines and innovations, Krone has unveiled its new EasyCut F 400 CV front-mounted mower. This 4m-wide...
Agri-Business
'Farming incubators' to come under spotlight at AgriScot
A panel discussion at this year’s AgriScot is set to explore the potential of ‘incubator farms’ intended to help new...
Beef
Sheep and cattle farmers urged to start testing for liver fluke this autumn
Sheep and cattle farmers have been urged to monitor for liver fluke this autumn amid concern 2019 could be a...
Agri-Business
2020 Nuffield Farming scholars announced
The recipients of next year’s 19 Nuffield farming scholars have been named. The cohort come from across UK agriculture, food...
Beef
Scottish suckler herd falls to lowest level since the 1950s
Scotland’s suckler herd has fallen to its lowest level in more than 60 years, according to the Government’s first estimates...
Agri-Business
Scottish farmers launch bid to save creamery from closure
A group of 29 Scottish dairy farmers have launched a crowd-funding campaign to buy the Mull of Kintyre brand and...
Dairy
New Zealand Ayrshire breeder to judge AgriScot dairy classes
The dairy cattle judge for this years’ AgriScot has been announced as New Zealand farmer and pedigree breeder, Selwyn Donald....
Agri-Business
UK government sets out alternative to backstop
The UK government has set out an “amended protocol” for the border between Ireland and Northern Ireland, which is supposed...
Agri-Business
UK government sets out alternative to backstop
The UK government has set out an “amended protocol” for the border between Ireland and Northern Ireland, which is supposed...
Agri-Business
UK levy bodies propose more coordinated approach to ruminant health
The UK’s levy boards have launched a consultation on proposals to form a Ruminant Health and Welfare Group to deliver...
Agri-Business
New appointments strengthen QMS marketing team
Quality Meat Scotland (QMS) has strengthened its marketing and communications team with the appointment of two new members of staff....
Agri-Business
US firm invests £1.5 million in Scottish agri-tech firm
A North American agri-tech firm has invested £1.5 million in a Scottish indoor growing company to help boost its market presence....
Beef
Welsh farmers threaten court action to stop ‘tariff-free’ Irish imports
The Farmers Union of Wales (FUW) has said that it is prepared to “go through the courts if necessary” to...
Beef
Scottish prime cattle prices down 12% compared to 2018
Scottish prime cattle prices have lacked direction for the majority of the summer and over the past couple of weeks...
