Agri Politics
Guide launched to mitigate avian influenza in wild birds
The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) and the Welsh government have set out guidance in response to...
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Dairy
Specialist course created for aspiring dairy producers
A specialist course for aspiring dairy producers offering training and networking opportunities is open for applications. The Entrepreneurs in Dairying...
Beef
Welsh butchers prepare for world championships in the US
A team of talented Welsh butchers is primed and ready to represent Wales with great pride after an intensive period...
Arable
Sale of peat to amateur gardeners to be banned in England
The sale of peat and peat-containing products to amateur gardeners in England will be banned in 2024, the government has...
Agri-Business
Woman fatally trampled by cattle in Billingshurst field
A 55-year-old woman has died as a result of injuries she sustained after being trampled by cattle in a field,...
Government
Views sought on methane-reducing animal feed
The UK Government has today (Tuesday, August 23) launched a UK-wide call for evidence asking the agricultural industry, scientists and...
Rural Life
Welsh farmers raise concerns about proposed air ambulance base closures
The Farmers’ Union of Wales (FUW) has said that its members are extremely concerned about the possible impacts of a...
Agri-Business
TAG to build new depot in Shropshire
Tallis Amos Group (TAG) has confirmed plans for a new depot in Shropshire at Allscott between Shrewsbury and Telford. The...
Dairy
South Caernarfon Creameries records profits of £4.1m
Leading Welsh cheesemaker and farmer co-op South Caernarfon Creameries has recorded profits of £4.1 million and a 17% increase in...
Other
Over 1000ha of Welsh peatland restored in 2021/22
More than 100ha of peatland was restored in Wales during 2021/2022, according to a new Natural Resources Wales (NRW) report....
Agri-Business
FUW to work with Welsh fire brigade on protecting land from wildfires
The Farmers’ Union of Wales (FUW) have announced that they will soon start working with the Welsh Regional Fire Services...
Schemes
£22m worth of fruit and veg wasted due to labour shortage
According to a new survey by the National Farmers’ Union (NFU), £22 million worth of the 2022 fruit and vegetable...
Rural Life
Nominees sought for Sustainable agriculture award
The National Farmers’ Union (NFU) Cymru and Wynnstay Group Plc are calling for nominations for the Sustainable Agriculture award, recognising...
Sheep
Love Lamb Week to return for its eighth year
Love Lamb Week, the annual week-long celebration of UK lamb, will be returning next month (September 1-7) for its eighth...
N.Ireland
NI rural communities experiencing a ‘perfect storm’
Sinn Féin MLA Declan McAleer has highlighted a number of issues, which he believes, has created a perfect storm for...
Agri-Business
Firefighters tackle blaze of 800t of straw bales in Hampshire
Firefighters in Overton, Hampshire have worked through the night to tackle a blazing fire of around 800t of straw bales....
N.Ireland
Sheepdog trials to return in person and on livestream
The International Sheep Dog Society’s (ISDS's) major trials are set to make a full return this month, with visitors invited...
Rural Life
Rural Affairs minister to visit Anglesey Show today
One of Wales’ premier agricultural shows, the Anglesey Show, returns this week (August 9-10) which is good news for the...
