N.Ireland
Veteran NI agricultural broadcaster included on New Year Honours List
Veteran Co. Down agricultural journalist and broadcaster Ian Harvey is to be awarded an MBE in the Queen’s New Year...
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Rural Life
FUW urges members to take part in the #Run1000 challenge
The Farmers’ Union of Wales (FUW) is taking part in one of the biggest walking challenges yet, as it joins...
Rural Life
'Any sky lantern sent up to celebrate the New Year could ruin a farmer’s 2021' - NFU
With New Year’s Eve approaching and families encouraged to stay at home this year, the National Farmers’ Union (NFU) is...
Agri-Business
Brexit trade deal is 'vital in maintaining trade' - NFU Cymru
The National Farmers’ Union (NFU) Cymru is relieved that a post-Brexit trade deal has finally been agreed between the UK...
Sheep
Lamb revenue boosted by almost £2.5 million thanks to nationwide campaign
A six-week campaign to encourage British shoppers to ‘Make It’ with lamb has generated an additional £2.45 million in sales,...
Agri-Business
'Better utilisation of grass means better lamb growth’
A Ceredigion farmer’s involvement in a major grassland research project has led to major improvements in the performance of her...
Agri Politics
A 'sigh of relief' for Welsh farmers after Brexit trade breakthrough
Welsh farmers and food producers have breathed a huge sigh of relief after it was revealed that the UK and...
Agri-Business
Safe transport 'central to the livestock industry'
Given the vital role that transport plays in Scotland’s livestock industry, NFU Scotland (NFUS) is to direct significant time and...
Rural Life
'Over 40 people have died on farms - it’s time to make a change' - FUW
Over 40 people have been killed on farms in the UK this year according to fatality notifications from the Health...
Agri-Business
Queen’s University scientists partner with GBBO star for festival bid
The Institute for Global Food Security (IGFS) at Queen’s University Belfast has joined forces with Belfast-born Great British Bake Off...
Sheep
Hill farmers seeing the benefit of monitoring flock performance
Hill farmers in Wales have seen ample benefits after only a year of being part of a major research project...
Agri Politics
2021 will bring 'big decisions' for farm tenants - TFA
The Tenant Farmers Association’s (TFA’s) national chairman, Mark Coulman, has said that 2021 will be a year for big decisions...
Agri Politics
White Paper will not allow Welsh farming to 'thrive in a post-Brexit marketplace'
The Welsh government’s latest white paper policy proposals fall short of providing a true ‘Made in Wales’ policy framework that...
Agri Politics
'We have grave concerns about the nuts and bolts of the White Paper' - FUW
The Farmers’ Union of Wales (FUW) has reacted to the release of the Welsh government’s Agriculture (Wales) White Paper saying...
N.Ireland
FFA: Deal or no deal, Brexit is still a train wreck
Farmers For Action (FFA) has written to British Prime Minister Boris Johnson urging him to seek a two-year extension to the...
Agri Politics
White Paper 'fails to address our concerns' about the future of farm tenants - TFA Cymru
The Tenant Farmers Association in Wales (TFA Cymru) has said that the Welsh government has failed to provide adequate safeguards...
Agri Politics
Long-term vision for sustainable Welsh agriculture unveiled
A 15 to 20-year vision to create a sustainable agricultural sector in Wales for future generations has today (Wednesday, December...
Arable
AHDB confirms ballot on the future of the potato levy
The Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) has formally announced that a ballot on the continuation of the statutory potato...
