Agri Politics
Government launches new measures to crackdown on livestock worrying
New measures to crack down on livestock worrying are to be introduced in England and Wales through the Kept Animals...
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Agri-Business
NWF Agriculture celebrates 150th anniversary
A leading national manufacturer of ruminant animal feed, NWF Agriculture, celebrates its 150th anniversary this Saturday, June 5. NWF Agriculture...
Rural Life
Tri-axle trailer stolen in barn break-in in Somerset
Police in Somerset are appealing for information after a tri-axle Ifor Williams trailer was stolen from a barn near Frome...
Dairy
Farming unions warn of rising dairy production costs and unstable milk prices
The UK farming unions are warning that the dairy industry is facing an extremely challenging year on the back of...
Rural Life
Farmers urged to get 'smart' and combat rural crime by beefing-up security
A police chief is urging farmers in North Wales to use low-powered smart sensors to combat farm thefts and rural...
Arable
9 new varieties added to the Recommended Grass and Clover Lists
One white clover and intermediate Festulolium (Hybrid) and seven new varieties of ryegrass have been added to the 2021/2022 Recommended...
Agri-Business
Abolishing Agricultural Wages Board to benefit industry by £1.2 million
Abolishing the Agricultural Wages Board (AWB) in Northern Ireland could have net benefits of up to £1.2 million over the...
Agri-Business
Muller and First Milk reveal increase in milk prices
Muller and First Milk have both confirmed that suppliers are set to receive an increase in milk prices in the...
Arable
Reduce P and K application rates at your peril – PDA
A recent survey carried out by the Potash Development Association (PDA) confirms that a significant number of tillage farmers in...
Environment
'Guardians of the Welsh Land' campaign to highlight positive impact of farming on the environment
The Farmers Union of Wales (FUW) has said that the increasingly negative narrative around livestock farming and its portrayed impact...
Dairy
FUW encourages people to celebrate World Milk Day
The Farmers’ Union of Wales (FUW) is encouraging consumers across the world to raise a glass to milk – and...
Agri-Business
Thames Water fined £4 million for the escape of 79 million liters of untreated sewage
Thames Water has been fined £4 million after untreated sewage escaped from sewers below London into a park and a...
Agri Politics
Government launches new measures to combat the spread of Bovine TB
Work to develop a vaccine for cattle and to vaccinate badgers is underway, as new measures to eradicate Bovine TB...
Agri-Business
NI study suggests slurry separation hubs could offer solution to nutrient surplus
A study examining the potential of slurry separation technology has suggested the establishment of processing hubs in Northern Ireland could...
Rural Life
Welsh survey highlights digital divide in broadband connectivity
A survey on digital connectivity has highlighted a gaping hole between urban and rural areas when it comes to access...
Environment
Tenant farmers hit brick wall over Water Resources Regulations
A tenant farming family from Montgomeryshire has hit a brick wall over the Welsh government’s recently introduced Water Resources Regulations,...
N.Ireland
Number of older cattle in NI with no BVD status halves in a year
The number of older cattle in Northern Ireland that do not have a BVD status has halved in the space...
Agri Politics
Concerns over Australia trade deal are 'well founded' - FUW
The Farmers’ Union of Wales (FUW) says concerns that a trade deal struck with Australia could be severely damaging to...
