Agri-Business
DNA from up to 4 animals found in UK meat samples
DNA from animals not on the labelling was found in over a fifth of meat samples tested in 2017 in...
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Arable
New 'Jacuzzi in a bag’ system to allow growers to up yields while using less
An award-winning high-yield farming system developed by a Cardiff University graduate is currently being trialled in Wales. Entrepreneur and Cardiff...
Agri-Business
Once-in-a-lifetime Aussie adventure open for applications
For the third year running, Holstein Young Breeders (HYB) has teamed up with Holstein Australia to provide one member with...
N.Ireland
Northern Irish Texel National Sale peaks at 4,300gns
The pre-sale champion from Brian Williamson’s Farmhill flock led the prices at Wednesday’s (August 29) Northern Irish National Texel Sale....
Sheep
Looking to 'future-proof' your flock? These farm walks have the answers
Ensuring optimum flock health and performance will be top of the agenda at AgriSearch’s upcoming farm walks. The events will...
Environment
Are old fashioned farming methods the key for a sustainable future?
It might seem counterintuitive, but reverting back to traditional 1940s farming methods has boosted flora and fauna numbers by more...
Sheep
Prime lamb: Supplies remain 'tight' and prices 'firm'
The importance of religious festivals to Scottish lamb producers has been evident in the marketplace this month. Prime lamb prices...
Rural Life
Cattle take McDonald’s drive-thru detour following escape
A number of cattle escaped from their trailer when it overturned beside a Welsh McDonald’s fast food outlet this morning...
Sheep
125,000gns bid takes Lanark top call as average rises 26%
The season-opening Scottish National Texel Sale, Lanark, saw a six-figure top call for a ram lamb from Myfyr Evans’ Rhaeadr...
Dairy
First Milk announces September milk price boost
First Milk’s 800 suppliers will welcome news the board has decided to up its September milk price by 0.5p/L. The...
Rural Life
Search is on for Welsh Dairy Stockman of the Year
Nation Farmers’ Union (NFU) Cymru and NFU Mutual have once again launched the search for the Dairy Stockman of the...
N.Ireland
Dromore gears up for International Sheepdog Trial 2018
Thousands of local, national and international visitors will descend on Dromore’s Gill Hall Estate, Co. Down, when the International Sheepdog...
N.Ireland
Dromore gears up for International Sheepdog Trial 2018
Thousands of local, national and international visitors will descend on Dromore’s Gill Hall Estate, Co. Down, when the International Sheepdog...
Dairy
Nominations open for Welsh dairy awards
Farmers who have made the biggest contribution towards the development of the dairy industry and have become an integral part...
Agri-Business
Mixed response on loan support for Welsh farm businesses
A new loan facility to help Welsh farmers who won’t receive their BPS payment on day one has been met...
Rural Life
30 farmers scale Snowdon for worthy charities
A team of 30 dedicated staff and members of the Farmers’ Union of Wales (FUW) have recently succeeded in scaling...
Agri-Business
‘No-deal’ technical notes offer little comfort for Welsh farming
Technical notes to help the agricultural sector prepare for a ‘No-Deal’ Brexit scenario offer little comfort for the farming sector...
Agri-Business
Welsh farmers urged to speak out over 'souped-up Glastir payments'
The Farmers’ Union of Wales (FUW) is urging all those with an interest in the survival of the Welsh rural...
