Agri-Business
Research: Welsh meat has 'strong shopper support'
“The performance of the Welsh red meat brands has established strong shopper support for their reputation for sustainability, taste and...
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Government
Seasonal Worker news a 'big disappointment' - NFU Scotland
The National Farmers’ Union (NFU) Scotland has said it is disappointed in today’s (December 24) news that the Seasonal Worker visa...
Agri Politics
NFU Cymru welcomes news of £238m in BPS payments
NFU Cymru has warmly welcomed the announcement from the Minister for Rural Affairs that BPS (Basic Payment Scheme) payments to...
Beef
FUW raises concerns about changes to livestock movement rules
The Farmers’ Union of Wales (FUW) has raised its concerns regarding proposed changes to the registration and reporting of livestock...
Environment
Tony Juniper reappointed as Natural England chair
Environment Secretary George Eustice has today (Tuesday, December 21) confirmed the reappointment of Tony Juniper CBE as chair of Natural...
Government
Welsh budget: Rural Affairs spending to increase
Government expenditure for the rural affairs department of the Welsh government is set to increase incrementally over the next three years....
Agri-Business
Welsh lamb and beef sector aims to capitalise on seasonal trends with presence at major show
Hybu Cig Cymru – Meat Promotion Wales (HCC) has taken to the road in December, attending the inaugural ‘Countryfile at...
Rural Life
Young farmer's starring role with trailer firm boosts mental health charity
A young farmer who sparked a massive online response after tweeting about her struggles has boosted a mental health charity...
Environment
Views sought on potential peat ban for amateur horticulture sector
The government has today (Saturday, December 18) published a consultation on potential plans to ban the use of peat in...
Opinion
Opinion: Winter Fair is a truly all-island dairy spectacular
Image: EASYFIX's Enda Corrigan (left) and Cillian Droney (second left) chatting to Robert (right) and Reuben Williamson from Co. Monaghan...
Pig/Poultry
November pigmeat production up on last year despite sector crisis
Pigmeat production in November this year, at 93,000t, was 11% higher than in November 2020, despite the ongoing challenges faced...
Beef
Red meat 'a scapegoat' for health and climate change concerns - Rodgers
Red meat production is completely misunderstood and being unfairly targeted as a scapegoat for understandable concerns about health and climate...
Rural Life
Students gain new insight into meat quality with launch of new publication
A major research project led by Hybu Cig Cymru – Meat Promotion Wales (HCC) has launched a new publication aimed...
Pig/Poultry
Bird flu cases in Scotland and Cumbria confirmed
Two more cases of avian influenza (bird flu), this time in Scotland and Cumbria, have been confirmed by government as...
Agri-Business
Two more avian flu cases confirmed in ‘largest ever’ UK outbreak
Two more cases of highly pathogenic avian influenza (avian flu) were confirmed by the Department for Environment, Food and Rural...
Sheep
NSA issues advice on how best to deal with a sheep worrying attack
The National Sheep Association (NSA) is urging sheep farmers across the UK to update themselves with the latest guidance on...
Rural Life
Rural England left behind in Storm Arwen response - CLA
The Country Land and Business Association (CLA) believes rural England has been left behind in the government’s “poor response” to...
Rural Life
Farmers need to consider financial impact of Storm Barra
Those who have been affected by Storm Barra need to consider its financial impact to their farm, said head of...
