Charles O'Donnell

Hunt statement on ‘relief programme’ is a ‘recognition of devastation’
Hunt statement on ‘relief programme’ is a ‘recognition of devastation’

The comments from Jeremy Hunt – where he vowed to introduce a “relief programme” for agriculture in the case of...

Farmers urged to vaccinate against enzootic abortions in ewes
Farmers urged to vaccinate against enzootic abortions in ewes

The National Sheep Association (NSA) is urging farmers to be wary of enzootic abortions of ewes (EAE) highlighting that over...

Survey: Brexit uncertainty ‘eroding confidence’ in Scottish farming
Survey: Brexit uncertainty ‘eroding confidence’ in Scottish farming

A new survey carried out by the National Farmers’ Union of Scotland (NFU Scotland) shows that the Brexit process is...

NFU looks to showcase value of arable farmers to MPs
NFU looks to showcase value of arable farmers to MPs

Farmers can drive a productive and competitive cereals industry after Brexit by inviting politicians out on their farms during the...

New PhD course launched on oilseed rape pest
New PhD course launched on oilseed rape pest

The Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) and crops and arable specialist Certis Europe have partnered to launch a new...

Nuffield farming scholars included in Queen’s Birthday Honours List
Nuffield farming scholars included in Queen’s Birthday Honours List

Two Nuffield Farming Scholars have received awards as part of the Queen’s Birthday Honours List for 2019. Barbara Bray, a...

‘Record-breaking’ turnout for charity stockjudging event in Scotland
‘Record-breaking’ turnout for charity stockjudging event in Scotland

A “record-breaking” turnout of 430 people came out for the Annual Joe Watson Stockjudging event in Keith, Scotland, which saw...

Less than a month left in consultation to ‘shake-up’ tenancy legislation
Less than a month left in consultation to ‘shake-up’ tenancy legislation

There is less than one month remaining for submissions to be made for a consultation on a “radical shake-up” of...

QMS initiative highlighting ‘key role’ of auctioneers
QMS initiative highlighting ‘key role’ of auctioneers

Quality Meat Scotland (QMS) is continuing to run an initiative that seeks to highlight the “key role” auctioneers play in...

Chef at popular Edinburgh restaurant named city’s best
Chef at popular Edinburgh restaurant named city’s best

The chef patron of a popular Edinburgh restaurant has been named the best in the city at the 2019 Edinburgh...

NFU Cymru staff awarded for charity fundraising efforts
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...

Defra data shows growth among UK organic producers
Defra data shows growth among UK organic producers

New figures from the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) show that the number of organic producers in...

HCC to showcase £9.2 million red meat project at NSA event
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...

Technological opportunities to be discussed at monitor farm meeting
Technological opportunities to be discussed at monitor farm meeting

The next meeting of the Borders Monitor Farm in Scotland, to be held on Wednesday, May 22, will feature talks...

Welsh on-farm meetings to focus on beef production from grass
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...

Dale Farm announces prices for Britain and NI
Dale Farm announces prices for Britain and NI

Dairy co-op Dale Farm has set its prices for Northern Irish and British milk supplies respectively for the months of...

Overseas research grants to be launched from tomorrow
Overseas research grants to be launched from tomorrow

From tomorrow, Thursday, May 16, grants for overseas research will be launched for the purpose of “strengthening all aspects of...

Farming unions lay out agenda for ‘navigating change in Europe’
Farming unions lay out agenda for ‘navigating change in Europe’

Farming unions in the UK have outlined their “agenda for the Future” in a joint document aimed at tackling issues...