Agri-Business
West Midlands vet nurse struck off for misleading greyhound charity
The Veterinary Nurse Disciplinary Committee of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) has directed the registrar strike off a...
Agri-Business
Agri-Business
Impact of 2018 summer heatwave to be felt for ‘months to come’
Impact of summer heatwave will be felt by livestock and growers for “months to come”, a Royal Agricultural University (RAU)...
Agri-Business
Roaring success: Dragon cheeses scoop 30 awards at 2 major shows
Wales’ oldest dairy farmers’ co-operative is celebrating its most successful awards season ever after their cheeses scooped 30 gongs. South...
Agri-Business
ABP wins big at the 2018 Great Taste Awards
ABP’s UK and Irish divisions have been awarded a total of 21 stars for its lamb and beef products at...
Arable
Thinking of oilseed rape herbicides? Then it's time to 'think water' too
Better management of herbicides could protect their use in the future, a voluntary best practice campaign has said. It comes as...
Agri-Business
Machinery dealer makes £3m investment to expand 40-year-old business
Well-known English dealer RW Crawford has relocated to a £3 million purpose-built depot at Writtle, on the outskirts of Chelmsford,...
Beef
'Curious' meat eaters boosting plant-based produce sales
Increases in meat and dairy alternatives are being driven by curious consumers keen to try something new, as opposed to...
Beef
UK meat plants buyer urged to invest in British industry sustainability
Irish firm Kepak Group has been urged to invest in the sustainability of Britain’s red meat sector following its acquisition...
Agri-Business
RAU invests £4.2m in regional businesses and agri-tech entrepreneurs
National Farmers Union (NFU), president Minette Batters, has formally opened the Royal Agricultural University’s (RAU) new home for regional business...
Agri-Business
Countryside Alliance seeks views on rural economy
The Countryside Alliance has launched an online survey to help shape the evidence it presents to the House of Lords...
Rural Life
Two-thirds of guns say they want assured shoots
The British Game Alliance (BGA) said it has received “huge support” at this year’s Game Fair, as figures reveal over...
Rural Life
Top TV chefs to showcase Scotch brands this weekend
Scotch Beef, Scotch Lamb and Specially Selected Pork will enjoy a high profile this weekend as Perthshire Chamber of Commerce...
Dairy
Welsh Brexit consultation: 'Glaring lack of volatility tools'
Members of the National Farmers’ Union (NFU) Cymru Milk Board met this week to give their initial reaction to the...
Agri-Business
Farmer and former MEP reappointed to AHDB board
Environment Secretary Michael Gove, with the approval of the devolved administrations, has reappointed George Lyon and Paul Temple to the...
Agri-Business
AD and biomass slammed for eating up crop stocks as shortage looms
The National Sheep Association (NSA) is calling on policymakers to review the impact of renewable energy grants, saying the scheme...
Agri-Business
BASF closes €7.6 billion acquisition of businesses and assets from Bayer
Global chemistry firm BASF has closed the acquisition of a range of businesses and assets from rival Bayer. The transaction...
Agri Politics
Brussels to offer 'flexibility' to farmers dealing with droughts
The European Commission has said it will offer a number of measures, including increased flexibility, to help farmers grappling with...
Agri-Business
Welsh farmers voice concerns of 'lack of clarity' surrounding public goods
National Farmers’ Union (NFU) Cymru’s Rural Affairs Board has voiced concerns around proposals to replace the Common Agricultural Policy in...
