Agri-Business
FUW expresses concerns about Bovine TB proposals
The Farmers’ Union of Wales (FUW) has expressed extreme concern that the recent Welsh government refreshed TB eradication programme consultation...
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Sheep
Watch: Abseiling rescue officer saves stranded ewe with one hand
An Animal Rescue Officer (ARO) in Wales has been hailed a “hero” for saving a stranded ewe with one hand...
Pig/Poultry
Bird flu update: One new case as other restrictions lift
One new case of highly pathogenic avian influenza (bird flu) was confirmed over the weekend as local movement restrictions lifted...
Agri-Business
Welsh companies to showcase food and drink at Gulfood
Eight companies from Wales will be showcasing their products at Gulfood 2022, one of the world’s largest annual food and...
Agri-Business
AHDB to showcase red meat and dairy at Gulfood
Red meat and dairy from the UK will take centre stage this month at one of the world’s largest food...
Agri-Business
Training webinar to focus on rearing better heifers
A training webinar focusing on improved rearing of heifers will take place on Thursday, February 3. In the 60-minute lunchtime...
Government
Agriculture Partnership launched to tackle UK-wide issues
The government has today (Thursday, January 27) launched the UK Agriculture Partnership (UKAP), a new forum which will bring together...
N.Ireland
Review of NI agri-food sector published
Agriculture Minister Edwin Poots and Economy Minister Gordon Lyons have today (Wednesday, January 26) announced the publication of the Independent...
Sheep
British Wool relaunches young farmers' training offer
British Wool and the National Federation of Young Farmers’ Clubs (NFYFC) are collaborating for a fourth year in 2022, and...
Rural Life
Bird flu: Doncaster community urged to avoid bird droppings
People is Doncaster are being urged to avoid dead birds and bird droppings as avian influenza (bird flu) has been...
Agri-Business
£14m boost for Welsh food and drink businesses
BlasCymru/TasteWales 2021 has already helped identify an estimated £14 million in new and potential business deals for Welsh food and...
Agri-Business
Christmas lamb sales leaves the sector in a 'strong position' - HCC
The strong retail performance of lamb since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic continued at the end of 2021, with...
Machinery
Surplus and vintage equipment to be auctioned by Cheffins
Cheffins will make a welcome return to holding live auctions with two sales, one of surplus equipment and the other...
Agri-Business
Rising energy costs are not sustainable for the dairy sector - FUW
The Farmers’ Union of Wales’ (FUW) Milk and Dairy produce committee has warned that rising energy prices are not sustainable...
Other
Travel scholarship programme for Welsh red meat industry relaunched
Hybu Cig Cymru – Meat Promotion Wales (HCC) has relaunched its travel scholarship opportunity after a two-year break due to...
Sheep
Welsh sheep and goat farmers reminded to submit inventory
Sheep and goat farmers across Wales are being reminded to submit their annual inventory by February 1, 2022. The inventory,...
Rural Life
Farmers encouraged to take part in Big Farmland Bird Count
Farmers, gamekeepers and land managers across the UK are being called on to take part in the Game and Wildlife...
Agri-Business
FUW slams Asda for removing 100% British beef pledge
The Farmers’ Union of Wales (FUW) has written to Asda regarding the supermarket’s decision to step away from its pledge...