Rural Life
Farmers warned to remain vigilant to fraud threat
Farm organisations are warning members to “err on the side of caution” amid concerns of a heightened threat of scams...
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Grass
Dry weather hindering grass growth on livestock farms across the UK
With parched fields now a common sight across the countryside, extremely dry weather over the past two months is starting...
Agri-Business
RSPCA announces 3-phase plan to relaunch on-farm inspections
The Royal Society for the Protection of Animals (RSPCA) has announced it will begin a three-phased approach to relaunching its...
Rural Life
14% of UK public eating more meat during lockdown... but price remains king
Consumers are buying and eating more meat and dairy as they cook more home meals during the Covid-19 pandemic, according...
Agri-Business
Welsh Parliamentary committee told Covid crisis highlights need for food security
A UK meat marketing boss has told a Welsh Parliamentary committee how the Covid-19 crisis brings the importance of food security...
Sheep
Latest figures show 15% fall in UK lamb exports in 2020
Newly-released trade figures from HM Revenue and Customs show that the volume of sheepmeat exported from the UK in the...
Rural Life
Second man dies after Monmouthshire water buffalo incident
Gwent Police has confirmed a second man has died following a farm accident involving water buffalo near Usk, Monmouthshire. Officers were...
Agri-Business
Farming unions warn UK Global Tariffs could be 'negotiated away'
The UK’s farming unions have welcomed the government’s Global Tariff announcement as a “step in the right direction” but warned that...
Agri-Business
UK Government and Prince Charles urge workers to 'Pick for Britain'
The UK Government and the Prince of Wales have urged students and furloughed workers to apply for seasonal farm work....
Rural Life
Plaid launches 'I'm buying local' campaign to boost Welsh economy
Plaid Cymru has launched a major new campaign to help boost the Welsh food and drink industry. The ‘I’m buying...
Rural Life
‘Be kind to yourself’ farming union president urges farmers
Farmers’ Union of Wales president Glyn Roberts is urging farmers to be kind to themselves, as many are feeling the...
Sheep
Average shelf-life of Welsh Lamb improved by up to 16%
A significant boost to the average shelf-life of PGI Welsh Lamb could improve the long-term competitiveness of the industry according to...
Forestry
UK forestry investment market worth £121 million during 2019 – Savills report
The value of the UK forestry investment market was just over £121 million during the 2019 forest year (October 1,...
Agri-Business
Could rural business lead the UK's economic recovery?
Agricultural lobby bodies are hoping farm diversification projects – such as rural tourism and hospitality businesses – could lead the...
Agri-Business
Welsh Government launches dairy support package
Welsh Rural Affairs Minister Lesley Griffiths has unveiled funding for Welsh dairy farmers hardest hit by the exceptional market conditions...
Agri-Business
Other UK nations urged to back financial support for dairy farmers
Farmers’ unions in Scotland and Wales have called for their respective Governments to back financial support for the dairy industry,...
Rural Life
Welsh farmers join forces to deliver food message to the public
More than 50 NFU Cymru members have united in a video message declaring their commitment to feed the nation throughout...
Agri-Business
New HCC board convenes during continued crisis
New additions to the Hybu Cig Cymru – Meat Promotion Wales (HCC) board met with their colleagues virtually this week...
