Rural Life
Keep the spotlight on mental health in rural areas - FUW
President of the Farmer’s Union of Wales (FUW), Glyn Roberts, has said that the spotlight must be kept on mental...
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Beef
Podehole wins National Beef Shorthorn herd competition
The Podehole herd of Charles and Sally Horrell has been named the winner of the Beef Shorthorn Society’s inaugural National...
Other
Bird flu case confirmed in East Suffolk
Highly pathogenic avian influenza (bird flu) has been confirmed in poultry at a premises near Lowestoft, East Suffolk in Suffolk....
Other
Study: Mental health services at marts can help remove stigma
A recent study has shown that putting healthcare professionals in a place where farmers meet and work with others regularly,...
Agri-Business
BVA welcomes ban on use of glue traps and snares
The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has welcomed the Welsh government’s first Welsh Agriculture Bill which includes a commitment for a...
Agri-Business
John Nix Pocketbook identifies winners and losers for 2023
According to the John Nix Farm Management Pocketbook, there has seldom been such a wide variation in prospects for UK...
Agri Politics
First ever Welsh Agriculture Bill is a 'landmark moment'
The introduction of the Agriculture Bill to the Senedd today by the Welsh government is a ‘landmark moment’ for Welsh...
N.Ireland
More dairy cows in Co. Tipperary than Scotland
In 2021, Scotland had a dairy cow population of 174,000 head, while Co. Tipperary had a population of 187,300 dairy...
Agri Politics
Energy bill cuts may be 'too little too late' - FUW
The Farmers’ Union of Wales (FUW) has welcomed the UK government’s announcement which outlined plans to help cut energy bills...
Pig/Poultry
Two more cases of bird flu in southeast England
Two more cases of highly pathogenic avian influenza (bird flu) were confirmed at premises in southeast England yesterday (Monday, September...
Agri-Business
Bird flu found in three new places over the weekend
The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) and the Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) confirmed the H5N1...
Agri-Business
Grate news: Farmers win global awards for cheese
A farmer-owned creamery is celebrating after three of its cheeses won global awards at the International Cheese and Dairy Awards...
Other
Farming sector pays tribute to Queen Elizabeth II
The farming sector has been paying tribute to Queen Elizabeth II following the news of her peaceful passing at Balmoral...
Agri-Business
Two more cases of bird flu confirmed in England
Two more cases of highly pathogenic avian influenza (bird flu) H5N1 have been confirmed in England, with both cases involving...
Opinion
Opinion: Will agriculture be supported by new Prime Minister?
The UK’s newly confirmed Prime Minister seems to be changing her perspectives on the importance of agriculture. In the middle...
Dairy
FUW prepares to celebrate World Milk Day
The Farmers’ Union of Wales (FUW) is gearing up to celebrate World School Milk Day, which is held on Wednesday,...
Agri Politics
Tree planting commitments must not hinder food production ability
The National Farmers’ Union (NFU) Cymru has reaffirmed that tree planting initiatives emanating from newly announced Welsh government grant funding...
Agri Politics
£32m for Welsh farmers to plant 86 million trees
Welsh Minister for Climate Change, Julie James, has announced £32m for farmers and landowners to help Wales plant 86 million...