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...
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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...
Agri-Business
LAA requests 'continued patience' as livestock markets retain Covid-19 protocols
The Livestock Auctioneers’ Association (LAA) has reminded its members and clients that under current guidance, livestock markets should continue to...
Agri-Business
UK government to establish specialist TB interferon-gamma testing lab
Plans are underway to establish a specialist interferon-gamma testing laboratory for bovine TB in England. The government-run facility will be...
Machinery
Kuhn appoints new parts and amenity sales specialist
Kuhn Farm Machinery has appointed Graham Monteith as parts and amenity pro sales specialist, covering the south of England and...
Agri-Business
Welsh Beef traceability backed by forensic science
With their Protected Geographical Indication (PGI), international premium brands, Welsh Lamb and Welsh Beef, are among the most sought-after meats...
Rural Life
NSA campaign successfully highlights devastating impact of sheep worrying by dogs
As the National Sheep Association (NSA) 2021 campaign highlighting the impact of sheep worrying by dogs comes to a close...
Pig/Poultry
Avian Influenza Prevention Zone set to be lifted on May 15
The chief veterinary officers from England, Scotland and Wales are advising poultry keepers to remain vigilant as the Avian Influenza...
Agri-Business
AHDB to wind down 'significant activities' in horticulture and potato sectors
The Agricultural and Horticultural Development Board (AHDB) has announced that it is winding down “significant activities” on behalf of the horticulture...
Agri-Business
New chair of HCC sets out priorities for the year ahead
At her first board meeting as the new chair of Hybu Cig Cymru – Meat Promotion Wales (HCC), Catherine Smith...
