Agriland Team

Young farmers leading the way on climate change in Scotland
Young farmers leading the way on climate change in Scotland

Four young farmers and crofters have been appointed to champion a cultural and behavioural shift towards low-carbon, environmentally sustainable farming...

NSA raises concerns with Natural England about proposed eagle release
NSA raises concerns with Natural England about proposed eagle release

The National Sheep Association (NSA) is challenging proposals to release white-tailed sea eagles on the Isle of Wight, off the...

Improved tool to help predict blackcurrant gall mite emergence
Improved tool to help predict blackcurrant gall mite emergence

An interactive tool collating weather data from more than 160 UK locations will help blackcurrant growers more accurately apply control...

Gove unveils new ‘Conservation Covenants’ to protect nature
Gove unveils new ‘Conservation Covenants’ to protect nature

The first of the UK’s new Conservation Covenants to unleash a new wave of legal safeguards for England’s wildlife and...

Police appeal for information following overnight cattle theft
Police appeal for information following overnight cattle theft

Police have appealed for information relating to the theft of a number of cattle in Co. Armagh overnight. Issuing a...

Lancashire farmer honoured for commitment to promoting the industry
Lancashire farmer honoured for commitment to promoting the industry

A farmer from Lancashire has been honoured at this year’s National Farmers’ Union Conference for his dedication and commitment to...

Is lab-grown meat really better for the environment?
Is lab-grown meat really better for the environment?

Growing meat in the laboratory may do more damage to the climate in the long run than meat from cattle,...

Police seize tractor…at drag race
Police seize tractor…at drag race

A tractor has been seized in a “rather unusual” instance of drag racing against motorcycles, according to police in the...

Surprise findings turn up the temperature on the study of vernalisation
Surprise findings turn up the temperature on the study of vernalisation

New evidence has emerged about the agriculturally important process of vernalisation in a development that could help farmers deal with...

Poultry conference aims to bridge gap between research and farm
Poultry conference aims to bridge gap between research and farm

The National Farmers’ Union’s first Poultry Research Seminar has brought together poultry farmers and academics to ensure emerging research and...

Fashion giant makes swift ‘ewe’-turn on wool ban
Fashion giant makes swift ‘ewe’-turn on wool ban

Fashion retailer Boohoo has revised its decision to ban using wool in its clothing on ethical grounds following backlash to...

AHDB Meat and Dairy to attend Gulfood in Dubai
AHDB Meat and Dairy to attend Gulfood in Dubai

Meat and dairy from the UK will be in the spotlight this month at one of the world’s biggest annual...

Getting Greener Grass: Are you ready for turnout?
Getting Greener Grass: Are you ready for turnout?

Soil Association Scotland is inviting farmers to five free events with pasture expert Andre van Barneveld to find out how...

Online granule nematicide training module launched
Online granule nematicide training module launched

With potato planting just around the corner, the launch of a second granule nematicide training course module aims to help growers...

Clandeboye Estate to host Jersey cattle open day
Clandeboye Estate to host Jersey cattle open day

An 18th century estate with an award-winning dairy herd is set to welcome Jersey enthusiasts from throughout the UK later...

Vigilance urged following rural crime spate
Vigilance urged following rural crime spate

Rural-dwellers have been warned to be vigilant in the face of a spate of criminal acts in Co. Antrim recently...

Video: Australian floods see an estimated 500,000 cattle perish
Video: Australian floods see an estimated 500,000 cattle perish

Torrential rain that caused widespread flooding in the north-west region of Queensland, Australia, has lead to losses now “estimated at...

Antibiotics used for animal growth promotion by 45 countries
Antibiotics used for animal growth promotion by 45 countries

Although going in the right direction, farmers from 45 countries globally are still using antibiotics for growth promotion, according to...