Agri Politics
NFU: 'Ball is now in Defra’s court’ on driving core priorities forward
Responding to the publication of the government-commissioned Farm Profitability Review, National Farmers’ Union of England and Wales (NFU) has said...
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Agri Politics
NFU Cymru raises sustainable farming scheme with deputy first minister
NFU Cymru has reiterated key areas where it considers the Sustainable Farming Scheme (SFS) needs to continue to evolve to...
N.Ireland
UK Dairy Carbon Network: Sharing insights to cut emissions
The UK Dairy Carbon Network (UK-DCN) is an initiative working with dairy farms across England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland...
N.Ireland
UFU and NFU write to milk processors about ‘responsible behaviour’
Following a meeting of the four UK farming unions, a joint open letter has been written to milk processors urging responsible...
Sheep
New bill to tackle livestock worrying set to become law
A new bill to help tackle livestock worrying has passed its final stage in Parliament, according to the Royal Society...
Agri-Business
Suspected bluetongue in NI ‘must serve as a wake-up call’
The suspected cases of bluetongue in Northern Ireland “must serve as a wake-up call”, a farm organisation has urged. Irish...
N.Ireland
Forkins flock tops Big Bang sale at 12,000gns
Over the last four years, the Big Bang sale has went from strength to strength and this year was no...
Arable
Sharp increase in UK oilseed rape planted area projected
The Agricultural and Horticultural Development Board (AHDB) is projecting an almost 30% increase in the UK’s planted area of oilseed...
N.Ireland
Muir reappoints members of nature conservation council
Minister for Agriculture, Environment, and Rural Affairs Andrew Muir has reappointed three members of the Council for Nature Conservation and...
Forestry
New report aims to show how forestry sector can benefit farmers
Strengthening the relationship between the farming and forestry sectors will be one of the key themes at the launch of...
N.Ireland
Biosecurity and hygiene ‘biggest risks’ facing Irish poultry sector – DAERA
The Irish poultry sector has seen its economical stability levels strengthen significantly over recent months. However, the risk of biosecurity...
Rural Life
How to protect livestock during firework season
RSPCA Assured has advised farmers on how to help their livestock cope with the upcoming festivities, as an estimated 6.16...
Agri-Business
APHA field trials for bovine TB vaccine enter final phase
Progress is being made towards a cattle vaccine and companion skin test for bovine tuberculosis (TB), with the Animal and...
Agri-Business
Defra confirms there will be no U-turn on inheritance tax reform
The Minister of State at the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra), Dame Angela Eagle has put an...
Agri-Business
Lidl GB to invest £30 billion in ‘British food and farming industry’
Lidl GB today (Wednesday, October 15) announced a “landmark”, five year £30 billion investment to support farmers, growers, suppliers and...
Arable
Defra publishes first 2025 grain and oilseed harvest estimates for England
The Department of Environment, Food and and Rural Affairs (Defra) has published the initial grain and oilseed harvest estimates for...
Beef
Survey: Small abattoirs critical to farming and meat businesses
850 farmers and land managers across the UK responded to an online survey which aimed to better understand the importance...
Environment
‘Why don’t you muck off?’ – AHDB
The Agricultural and Horticultural Development Board (AHDB) is relaunching its Muck Free Truck campaign with a new ‘Muck Off!’ slogan...