Agri-Business
87% think SFS will not support their business - survey
87% of farmers believed that the Sustainable Farming Scheme (SFS) will neither support their business nor deliver positive environmental outcomes,...
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Pig/Poultry
Defra confirms bird flu in commercial poultry in Yorkshire
The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) has confirmed a case of avian influenza (bird flu) in commercial...
Agri-Business
More mart price data to be made available through QMS
The Institute of Auctioneers and Appraisers in Scotland (IAAS) has extended its relationship with ScotEID and Quality Meat Scotland (QMS)...
Rural Life
Aberystwyth University receives £5m to solve rural challenges
A partnership led by Aberystwyth University has received over £5 million in funding to research and explore solutions to rural...
Agri Politics
Man arrested for criminal damage at Welsh farming protests
North Wales Police (NWP) Wrexham Town has arrested a man in connection with criminal damage during Welsh farming protests yesterday...
Agri-Business
HCC to host grass management workshop
Hybu Cig Cymru – Meat Promotion Wales (HCC) is set to co-host a GrasscheckGB grass management workshop with a farming...
Agri-Business
Herdwatch adds 80 staff to team after two acquisitions
Agtech software company, Herdwatch, has announced the acquisition of ComTag in Ireland and Lilac Technology, renowned for their TB Master...
Agri-Business
95% of farmers under 40 say poor mental health is a big problem
95% of UK farmers under the age of 40 have cited poor mental health as one of the biggest hidden...
Rural Life
Welsh govt warns owners to keep dogs under control
With lambing season underway, the Welsh government has issued a reminder to dog owners to keep their dogs under control...
Agri-Business
Welsh farmers show 'concern and worry' towards SFS proposals
Welsh farmers are showing “concern and worry” towards Sustainable Farming Scheme (SFS) proposals, according to NFU Cymru. The Welsh farming...
Government
Scottish snare trap ban progresses past Stage 2
A ban on the use of snare traps in Scotland has moved passed Stage 2 of its parliamentary journey. As...
N.Ireland
Ministers agree new AHDB levy rates
Increases in levy rates proposed by the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) for the beef and lamb, cereals and...
Environment
Nature Conservation Committee chair to serve further 6 months
Interim chair of the Joint Nature Conservation Committee, Charles Banner, will serve a further six months. The appointment will now...
Rural Life
Police to be given more power when responding to livestock worrying
Police will be given greater powers to respond to livestock worrying incidents more effectively under new legislation backed by the...
Sheep
‘Spike’ in Schmallenberg virus cases across the UK
Cases of Schmallenberg virus (SBV) in newborn lambs are being widely reported by vets in areas of the United Kingdom...
Agri-Business
HCC webinar to inform red meat sector stakeholders
Red meat levy body Hybu Cig Cymru – Meat Promotion Wales (HCC) has said that its upcoming webinar will update...
Agri-Business
BASIS introduces new hedgerow management course
BASIS has launched a new hedgerow management course as part of its latest educational initiative. The charity, which is focused...
Other
Mumbles butcher crowned Welsh Craft Butcher of the Year
Philip Tucker of Tuckers Butchers, Mumbles, has been crowned the Welsh Craft Butcher of the Year. The 38-year-old was favoured...
