N.Ireland
BSAS appoints new president
The British Society of Animal Science (BSAS) has announced the appointment of Dr. Helen Warren, European ruminant technical manager at...
Agri-Business
Rural Life
67% of rural retailers reported a crime in the last 12 months - NFU Mutual
More than two-thirds (67%) of rural retailers have suffered from crime in the last 12 months, new research from NFU...
Agri-Business
New Holland rotary combines celebrate 50 years
New Holland are gearing up to celebrate the 50th anniversary of its rotary combines, which first appeared in the form...
Agri-Business
BSAS Conference: Brazil ‘not destroying forestry’ for agriculture
“It’s not true that we are destroying forestry and vegetation” – this was the message from Prof. Dr. Lucio Francelino...
Agri-Business
Broad range of topical agri-research discussed at BSAS
The British Society of Animal Science (BSAS) annual conference is taking place this week at the Galway Bay Hotel in...
Agri-Business
Fendt drops forage wagons and T series telehandlers
The lull in machinery sales is starting to focus the minds of manufacturers on their future strategy, with Fendt taking...
N.Ireland
AHDB commits to changes following farm assurance review
The Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) has published its response to the independent UK-wide Farm Assurance Review (FAR). AHDB...
N.Ireland
Fair trade principle being ignored with US import tariffs – AHDB
Earlier this week, (Wednesday April 2), US President Donald Trump announced that the United States would be implementing tariffs of...
N.Ireland
Milk pool caught in crosshairs of tariffs trade war – IBEC
The milk pool between Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland is caught in the crosshairs of a trade war...
Agri-Business
Kepak appoints new chief financial officer
Kepak Group has today (Thursday, April 3) announced the appointment of Walter Martin as chief financial officer (CFO), effective immediately....
Agri-Business
NFU and former Defra minister call for new biosecurity plan
The National Farmers’ Union (NFU) has called for a cross-government biosecurity plan and sufficient investment to counter the increased biosecurity...
Agri-Business
RSPCA: Animal welfare must be 'at the heart' of US trade talks
The Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (RSPCA) has raised concerns over the impact a possible US-UK...
Agri-Business
Westminster 'lacking understanding' on farming - NFU Cymru
The disconnect that exists between Westminster and farmers on the issues of food production and the ‘green agenda’ has been...
Agri-Business
Welsh government announces £2 million in funding to tackle AMR
The government of Wales has announced £2 million in funding and the establishment of a new expert advisory group to...
Agri-Business
Red Tractor supports recommendation to reduce farm audits
Red Tractor has published its response to the UK Farm Assurance Review and its nine areas of recommendations, including the...
N.Ireland
What you need to know about the NI pay increase for agri workers
The Agricultural Wages Board for Northern Ireland has confirmed a pay increase for agricultural workers. The pay increase, which was...
Agri-Business
Internal wash system unveiled for transport used in food sector
British company, WNV Systems has unveiled a new internal trailer wash system, which will be used to help transport companies,...
Agri-Business
Bayer ordered to pay over $2 billion in Roundup cancer claim
A court in the US state of Georgia has ordered pharmaceutical and biotechnology company Bayer to pay over $2 billion...
