Beef
Bold plans laid out to eradicate BVD and sheep scab by 2031
The livestock industry has set out bold ambitions to eradicate sheep scab and Bovine Viral Diarrhoea (BVD) by 2031, among...
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N.Ireland
Changes to CAFRE fees likely to impact families of migrant workers most
New legislation introduced as a result of Brexit could cut students out of agri-food education in Northern Ireland. The new...
Environment
Tamworth potato processor fined over £21,000 for pollution incident that killed over 450 fish
The Environment Agency has successfully prosecuted Edima Holdings Ltd. – a Tamworth potato processing company – for causing a pollution...
Machinery
New spraying specialist set to join the team at Kuhn
Kuhn Farm Machinery has increased its team of specialist sales personnel in the UK with the appointment of Rupert Greest...
Agri-Business
Tailored apprenticeships help Kepak to upskill its workforce
Work-based learning provider Cambrian Training is working closely with the Kepak meat processing plant and abattoir in Wales to deliver...
Beef
Field trials for TB vaccine and skin test kickstarted in England
The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) has commenced the world’s first clinical field trials of the BCG...
Rural Life
FUW looks forward to virtual Royal Welsh Show
The Farmers’ Union of Wales (FUW) is looking forward to a busy virtual Royal Welsh Show week and is hosting...
Dairy
Sizzling top price of 14,000gns at Summer Sizzler
Last Saturday (July 3), the Summer Sizzler dairy sale took place on the Maineview Farm of Andrew and Caroline Kennedy...
Agri-Business
Organic farm estate wins top green award for 'incredible' work to become carbon neutral
An organic farm estate has been hailed as a role model after winning a top environmental award for its “incredible”...
Beef
Stakeholders in global beef ’roundtable’ launch sustainability goals
The Global Roundtable for Sustainable Beef (GRSB) has today (Tuesday, June 29) announced the launch of its global sustainability goals...
Agri Politics
NFU Cymru welcomes future funding intentions for BPS
NFU Cymru has welcomed positive comments from the Minister for Rural Affairs regarding future funding for Welsh farmers. In response...
Environment
Research: Commercial forestry could deliver 269% more climate mitigation
A new study involving researchers at University of Limerick (UL) has highlighted the role that the planting of new commercial...
N.Ireland
Balmoral Show in September – many factors to consider
There’s nothing I enjoy more than a day out at Balmoral Show. But, in truth, replicating what normally takes place...
Beef
Slight increase in TB incidence rates in herds across England
The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) has published its quarterly statistics on tuberculosis (TB) in cattle in...
Agri-Business
‘Olympics of Butchery’ back on for 2022
Butchers across the UK and Ireland have plenty of time to sharpen their skills ahead of the industry’s answer to...
Arable
Rat’s-tail fescue – another grass weed we don’t need
Farmers in the UK are being asked to assist in a new study looking at the spread of rat’s-tail fescue,...
Agri-Business
Greenhouse gas emissions from NI agriculture up 1%
Greenhouse gas emissions from Northern Irish agriculture have increased by 1% over the last recorded year, according to the latest...
Agri-Business
£4.1 billion spent on beef, pork and lamb over the last 12 months
Consumers across Britain spent a significant total of £4.1 billion on beef, lamb and pork in 12 months alone, according...
