Agri-Business
US state visit raises fears of hasty trade deal
As US president Donald Trump begins his UK state visit, farm lobby bodies NFU Cymru and the Tenant Farmers’ Association...
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Agri-Business
Welsh farm hitting the market could offer new entrant the perfect start
A small farm for sale in Wales could offer one young farmer a rare opportunity to get their foot on...
Dairy
Full judging team announced for 2019 UK Dairy Day
Completing the final judging team at year’s UK Dairy Day cattle show are the judges for the Dairy Shorthorn, Guernsey...
Agri Politics
May departure: Farming's reaction to PM's resignation
The UK’s farming bodies have warned May’s resignation means yet more uncertainty and a return to the possibility of a...
Agri-Business
Welsh pig industry heading towards more but smaller herds
Wales’ pig industry is moving towards a larger number of smaller herds, according to an industry update. Hybu Cig Cymru...
Agri-Business
NFU Cymru plans events for tenant farmers
NFU Cymru has arranged two events for tenant farmers to consider Welsh Government Agricultural Tenancy Reform proposals. The events will...
Agri Politics
FUW urges against Brexit protest votes in EU election
The Farmers’ Union of Wales (FUW) has warned that ‘protest votes’ in Thursday’s EU election in favour of hard-line Brexit...
Agri-Business
New Welsh group to tackle antimicrobial resistance in animals
A new initiative to prevent antibiotic resistance to bacteria in animals and its spread in the environment has been set...
Beef
Scottish prime cattle prices see modest increase
Scottish prime cattle producers have seen prices climb by 5% since the start of April. However, despite the recent boost...
Rural Life
NFU Cymru staff awarded for charity fundraising efforts
A group of staff, members and supporters of the National Farmers’ Union of Wales (NFU Cymru) has been recognised for...
Agri-Business
Number of UK farmers benchmarking doubled since 2018
Four out of five UK farmers are now actively recording their costs according to the results of AHDB’s annual Monitor...
Sheep
HCC to showcase £9.2 million red meat project at NSA event
This year’s National Sheep Association (NSA) Welsh Sheep event will feature “a major presence” from Hybu Cig Cymru – Meat...
Beef
Welsh on-farm meetings to focus on beef production from grass
A series of on-farm meeting across Wales will focus on producing beef from grass in the most “efficient and sustainable...
Rural Life
NFYFC AGM: Members agree on fees hike
Farming Today and BBC Countryfile presenter Charlotte Smith urged YFC members to unite during her third and final year as...
Dairy
Dairy giant Fonterra forms strategic alliance with Coca-Cola
One of the world’s largest dairy co-ops, New Zealand based Fonterra, and the world’s biggest soft drinks giant, Coca-Cola, have...
Rural Life
FUW president to be honoured by Gorsedd of Bards
Welsh farming leader Glyn Roberts will be honoured by the Gorsedd of Bards at this year’s National Eisteddfod. The Farmers’...
Agri-Business
Welsh farm income forecasts show average revenue to fall 15%
The latest farm income forecasts, published by Welsh Government, show just how exposed Welsh agriculture is to market volatility and...
Environment
NFU: Outsourcing emissions will not solve global climate change challenge
The NFU has warned against outsourcing food production and reiterated farming’s ambition to become net zero in terms of emissions by...
