Sheep
FUW urges members to take advantage of free sheep scab testing
News that examination of skin scrape samples from sheep showing suspect clinical signs of sheep scab is being offered free...
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Pig/Poultry
Further avian influenza cases confirmed in wild birds in England
A further three cases of highly pathogenic avian influenza have been confirmed in wild birds in Stroud, Gloucestershire, according to the Animal and Plant...
Beef
Beef revenue grows by nearly £10 million after targeted campaign
An eight-week spring campaign to support the red meat industry has generated £9.8 million in incremental retail beef sales. Jointly...
Agri-Business
Date set for NFU Cymru's Vision for Welsh Upland Farming Conference
Farmers across Wales are invited to virtually attend NFU Cymru’s Vision for Welsh Upland Farming Conference. The event will take...
Agri-Business
Poots warns British companies are ‘talking about pulling out of Northern Ireland’
Businesses in England, Scotland and Wales are already “talking about pulling out of Northern Ireland” as a result of Brexit-related...
Sheep
Farmers offered free testing service for sheep scab
NFU Cymru is encouraging Welsh sheep farmers to make use of a new free sheep scab testing service, while also...
Beef
Vet advises farmers to ‘carefully manage cattle lameness’
As cattle are being housed for the winter period, farmers are advised to carefully manage lameness within the herd. Cattle...
Rural Life
Largest ever survey into farmer well-being commissioned
The Royal Agricultural Benevolent Institution (RABI) is excited to announce the appointment of the University of Exeter to conduct a...
Environment
Defra launches the Healthy Bees Plan 2030 to help protect honey bees
The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) and the Welsh government have published the Healthy Bees Plan 2030...
N.Ireland
Britain’s Avian Influenza risk raised to ‘high’ following 2 confirmed cases
The risk level of avian influenza establishing in wild birds in Britain has been raised from ‘medium to ‘high’ following...
Rural Life
NFU calls for a total ban of sky lanterns
The National Farmers’ Union (NFU) has been joined by the National Fire Chiefs Council (NFCC) to increase campaigning for local...
Forestry
Welsh forest locations earmarked as 'exemplar sites'
Locations across Wales have been earmarked as “exemplar sites” for the National Forest – a connected network of forests which...
Beef
UK meat and dairy products to be showcased in China
Red meat and dairy products from the UK will take centre stage in China this month at one of Asia’s...
Agri Politics
FUW gives cautious welcome to Trade and Agriculture Commission
The Farmers’ Union of Wales (FUW) has given a cautious welcome to the decision to extend the role of the...
Sheep
NFU Cymru shows support for Welsh wool products
NFU Cymru is supporting the Welsh wool industry and raising money for charity by launching a new “She Who Dares…...
Dairy
Autumn-calving advice for farmers
As many beef farmers approach the autumn-calving season, a vet ambassador for an animal health project is encouraging farmers to...
Sheep
Love is all around for lamb campaign
Results from the annual Love Lamb Week campaign (September 1-7) have proved that PGI Welsh Lamb is popular with consumers....
Environment
Webinars to cover all aspects of tree planting
Following the cancellation of summer and autumn shows such as APF, Farm Business Innovation, The Royal Welsh Show and CEREALS...
