Agri Politics
Views from UK farmers post-Brexit
Three years after the UK made the decision to leave the European Union there has been much speculation and conversation...
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Environment
Research: Crushed rock in farm soils could boost carbon capture
Adding crushed rocks to farm soils can accelerate carbon sequestration and boost crop productivity, according to research scientists attending this...
Rural Life
Tickets now on sale for Pembrokeshire County Show
Tickets are now on sale for this year’s Pembrokeshire County Show, which takes place on Wednesday and Thursday, August 16-17,...
Environment
Farmers worried about carbon scheme 'risks' - report
Farmers are “desperate” to make extra money through carbon capture schemes, but worry they are “poorly regulated” and that the...
Government
Benefits of slaughterhouse CCTV 'outweigh' the costs - review
The additional costs associated with mandatory CCTV in slaughterhouses “outweigh the benefits to animal welfare”, a government report has found....
Other
FUW pays tribute to former deputy general secretary
The Farmers’ Union of Wales (FUW) has paid tribute to its former deputy general secretary and legal advisor, Labour Peer...
N.Ireland
Coleraine is the best location for NI vet school – Sugden
An east Derry MLA has called for a Northern Ireland vet school to be located at the Ulster University campus...
Agri-Business
Welsh food producers to attend trade event in NY
A selection of Welsh food and drink companies will travel to New York to attend the Speciality Food Association’s 2023...
Arable
HCC sponsors school lessons on local food production
An educational event on the County Showground in Haverfordwest this month will aim to teach school children from across Pembrokeshire...
Agri-Business
Kepak Merthyr to boost employment at Welsh plant
Kepak Merthyr has underlined its commitment to its 850-strong workforce in Wales with a £16 million investment programme for 2023, according to...
Rural Life
8,000 birds may have died in Anglesey poultry farm fire
North Wales Fire and Rescue Service has confirmed that around 8,000 birds are believed to have died as a result...
Agri-Business
MSD Animal Health expands pig team
MSD Animal Health has welcomed a former farm manager to its pig team. County Offally native Aiden Byrne, who was...
Other
NFU Cymru to provide food and farming school lessons in Welsh
The National Farmers’ Union of Wales (NFU Cymru) will stream two food and farming lessons to schools across Wales next...
Agri-Business
Welsh Food & Farming Week to promote Welsh agriculture
The National Farmers’ Union of Wales (NFU Cymru) has said that this year’s Celebration of Welsh Food & Farming Week...
Agri-Business
Increases to payment rates for upland farmers in ELMs
The UK government has announced changes to the payment rates for upland farmers in environmental land management schemes (ELMs). These...
N.Ireland
Video: Combi round baler making no-net silage in Cavan
Main-season first-cut silage has kicked off over the past week on farms across Ireland with the arrival of more settled...
Agri-Business
Farm Tenancy Forum established in response to Rock Review
The UK government has today (Wednesday, May 24) established a Farm Tenancy Forum in response to recommendations in the Rock...
Agri-Business
FUW appoints new account executive for insurance services
A new account executive has been appointed for the insurance services branch of the Farmers Union of Wales (FUW). Dafydd...