Agri-Business
Support local producers to ensure best quality food - HCC
Hybu Cig Cymru – Meat Promotion Wales (HCC) is urging shoppers to support local farmers this Christmas, as “record-breaking” consumer...
Agri-Business
Agri-Business
Dairy processor Dale Farm wins big at sustainability awards
Northern Ireland-based dairy company Dale Farm has been recognised for its commitment to renewable energy, winning two awards at the...
Agri-Business
Number of animal welfare complaints drops on NI farms
The number of complaints made about animal welfare on Northern Ireland farms fell in 2017 while complaints regarding non-farmed animals...
Agri-Business
Number of animal welfare complaints drops on NI farms
The number of complaints made about animal welfare on Northern Ireland farms fell in 2017 while complaints regarding non-farmed animals...
Agri-Business
Union urges Welsh Government to act on English bovine TB evidence
Following the publication of a bovine TB eradication strategy update from Defra on Tuesday (December 18), NFU Cymru is urging the Welsh...
Rural Life
At least 500 new phone masts planned for rural UK
The CLA has welcomed the announcement by Ofcom today of a series of new measures designed to compel mobile network...
Agri-Business
Arla Foods confirms New Year milk price
Arla Foods has announced it will cut its conventional milk price for January 2019 by 1.5c/L. When applied to the...
Agri-Business
Dairy UK says 'cheers' to Christmas with cheese and whiskey pairing app
Dairy UK has today announced the launch of a new cheese pairing app aimed at consumers, which it claims is...
Agri-Business
New immigration rules risk no vets in abattoirs, warns BVA
It is essential that vets are included in Government plans to scrap the cap on skilled workers from the EU...
Agri-Business
SNP budget is a 'kick in the teeth' for rural communities
The Scottish National Party has been accused of failing to support the rural economy with its swingeing cuts to the...
Agri-Business
How much could being a bad boss be costing you?
Farmers at a recent AHDB Hereford Monitor Farm meeting were warned that the costs of replacing a staff member could...
Environment
Green watchdog will support farmers to care for the environment, says CLA
A new green watchdog to hold the Government to account will help to prevent damage to the environment through Brexit...
Agri-Business
'Responsible innovation' key to smart farming
Responsible innovation that considers the wider impacts on society is key to smart farming, according to academics at the University...
Agri-Business
Owner of TB affected herd ordered to pay over £34,000 for illegal movements
A Staffordshire livestock owner who illegally moved cattle while his holding was under bovine TB restrictions has been ordered to...
Agri-Business
Welsh red meat producers take on capital markets
A group of Welsh red meat suppliers have taken part in a London retail ‘bootcamp’ to understand how to take...
Arable
Metaldehyde ban a 'big blow' to British farmers and growers
The banning of Metaldehyde is “hugely disappointing” and likely to put British farmers and growers at a major disadvantage internationally,...
Dairy
Milk contracts consultation 'once-in-a-lifetime' opportunity for sector
The upcoming consultation on the introduction of mandatory milk contracts with minimum standards could be a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for the...
Agri-Business
NFUS members encouraged to give views on immigration consultation
Scottish farmers are encouraged to join the discussion as the UK Government considers how its new immigration framework will shape...
