Opinion
The school holidays are here – keep children safe on farms
The school holidays are here. As a consequence, the coming weeks will see large numbers of children exploring every nook...
Opinion
N.Ireland
Balmoral Show in September – many factors to consider
There’s nothing I enjoy more than a day out at Balmoral Show. But, in truth, replicating what normally takes place...
Agri-Business
The future of connectivity for farm machinery
Connectivity is a word we hear a great deal nowadays, in many contexts and with many connotations. It has become...
Opinion
Climate Change: How is the farm machinery sector stepping up?
It often amazes me that the farm machinery sector has not been drawn into the climate change debate that seems...
Opinion
Well worth keeping an eye on the UK / Australia trade deal
UK International Trade Secretary Liz Truss MP went on to BBC last Sunday morning (April 25) to confirm that a...
Opinion
The importance of soil – our roots have taught us
Plans have been unveiled to mark World Soil Day 2021. It takes place on Sunday December 5th highlighting the importance...
Opinion
UK beef prices could well take off over the next few years
If I was a betting man, which I am not, I would take a serious punt on UK beef prices...
Opinion
Letter to the editor: TAC report 'is a fig leaf for government to hide behind'
I’m concerned that the Trade and Agriculture Commission (TAC) report, launched March 2, 2021, is merely a fig leaf for...
Opinion
Letter to the editor: It's now time to 'dissolve AHDB horticulture and punitive levy'
I’m writing to you as a carrot grower, an Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) levy payer and chair of...
Opinion
China will control the tenor of the UK and global food markets
It can be taken for granted that the UK government intends securing free trade arrangements with countries around the world,...
Opinion
Letter to the editor: 'Let’s embrace the fact that we’re looking to utilise technology' in UK farming
It was great to hear the Environment Secretary George Eustice, position UK agriculture at the forefront of innovation at the...
N.Ireland
Chestnutt: Let’s use 2021 to show what the public can gain from backing NI farming
2020 has certainly been challenging for everyone and as we enter a new year, however, it’s important that as a...
Opinion
The work to secure PGI status for beef from Northern Ireland must start now
Irish Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Charlie McConalogue has confirmed that the application to secure Protected Geographical Indication...
Opinion
Letter to the editor: Rejection of Agriculture Bill feels 'out of step with both industry and public sentiment'
While it is understandable that the government would not want to jeopardise future trade deals at this critical juncture, the...
N.Ireland
Letter to the editor: Latest deductions show need for legislation on farm gate prices
Farmers For Action (FFA) has been receiving complaints from pig farmers supplying Cranswick Country Foods at Cullybackey (Co. Antrim) in...
Opinion
Farm Safety Week: 'It's hard to deny farming is the only UK industry which kills children in the workplace'
Farm Safety Week for 2020 may be nearly over, but vigilance must continue throughout the whole year writes NFU Scotland...
N.Ireland
Letter to the editor: ‘New Deal’ – from the Great Depression – needed for NI farming
We – in the Farmers For Action group – believe that no one can deny that the UK Chancellor of...
N.Ireland
Letter to the editor: ‘New Deal’ – from the Great Depression – needed for NI farming
We – in the Farmers For Action group – believe that no one can deny that the UK Chancellor of...
