Environment
UK’s first ‘super’ National Nature Reserve on Purbeck Heaths
With the growing need for a bigger, better and more collective approach to nature conservation, seven leading partners have joined...
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Sheep
'Ewe protein levels important for neonatal survival' - QMS
Ewes with low protein levels have a higher risk of losing lambs between scanning and birth, according to the latest...
Agri-Business
BVA wants vets included in support plans for businesses affected by Covid-19
The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has written to the Government, urging that veterinary practices be covered in the scope of...
Beef
Prime cattle supply forecast to tighten this year
Calf registration in Scotland during 2019 reached 552,700 head, on par with 2018 but 2.5% lower than in 2017, according to...
Agri-Business
UK beef could soon be heading to the US as officials agree export deal
Beef from the UK could soon be heading to the United States after government officials agreed on the next step...
Agri-Business
FSA to tighten controls on 'raw milk' production and sales
The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has announced plans to tighten controls on the production of ‘raw milk’ in England and...
Sheep
Germany and Middle East lead the way as lamb exports surge
UK sheepmeat exports jumped 7.1% by value and 12.6% by volume compared to the previous year despite a lower than...
Agri-Business
Growth in families purchasing lamb as consumer trends shift in 2019
UK lamb consumer trends in 2019 show that the total spend on the commodity at retail has been relatively stable,...
Beef
NFU honours Leicestershire-based farmer for grassroots commitment
A beef and arable farmer from Leicestershire has been honoured at the National Farmers’ Union (NFU) Conference, for his dedication...
Agri-Business
UK levy bodies to join forces to promote red meat
The UK’s meat levy boards have committed to providing an additional £1.5 million in funding to jointly promote the reputation...
Rural Life
UK young shepherds head to European finals
Seven young shepherds from England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland will travel to the European ‘Ovinpiades’ Young Shepherd Competition in...
Rural Life
Young hill farmer stars in £250,000 campaign
An accomplished young farmer from the Ceiriog valley is starring in a nation-wide campaign promoting PGI Welsh Lamb and Welsh...
Agri-Business
Farming reacts: Eustice appointed as new Defra Secretary
The UK’s farming bodies are urging the new Defra Secretary to seize opportunities for British farming. Just one day into...
Beef
New industry figures shed light on Welsh beef farming trends
New statistics from the British Cattle Movement Service (BCMS) shed new light on the current state of the beef industry...
Agri-Business
New range of PGI Welsh Beef launched across all 50 regional Aldi stores
Supermarket chain Aldi has announced plans to stock PGI Welsh Beef across all of its 50 Welsh stores from February...
Rural Life
Storm Ciara: Amber and yellow warnings in force across the UK
The Met Office has issued several National Severe Weather Warnings for strong winds and heavy rain brought by Storm Ciara...
Rural Life
DNA evidence used to prove farmer stole neighbour’s cow
DNA evidence has been used for the first time in Britain to prove that a farmer in Wales stole his...
Agri-Business
New expression of interest window opens for Hill Ram Scheme
Welsh hill farmers have a second chance to join an innovative sheep genetic-improvement scheme, one year on from its launch...
