Machinery
Govt invests in hydrogen-fuelled tractor manufacturing
A company making tractors that run on hydrogen made on-farm from renewables has received a share of £11 million in...
Government
Arable
Calls for Scottish horticulture sector to review seasonal worker scheme
The National Farmers’ Union Scotland (NFUS) has urged those in the horticultural sector to take part in its seasonal worker...
Government
Scottish agriculture must 'forge its own path' post-Brexit
The Scottish government has published new research to help develop an approach to Scottish agricultural policy – stating that the...
Agri-Business
Scottish agri projects receive £240k in funding
Agricultural development projects aimed at tackling climate change have received funding worth more than £240,000, the Scottish government announced today...
Government
Veterinary Medicines Directorate seeks higher scientific officer
The Veterinary Medicines Directorate (VMD) is seeking a permanent higher scientific officer for its supply team. An executive agency of...
Environment
Defra reappoints Natural England board members and extends terms of others
Some of the board members of Natural England, the UK government’s statutory advisor on nature conservation, have been reappointed or...
Environment
Defra: 12 peatland restoration projects to be funded by £16m
12 new projects focused on the restoration of peatlands across England have received £16 million in funding. The Department for...
Agri-Business
Farmers can register interest for SFI from this week
Farmers can start registering their interest for the Sustainable Farming incentive (SFI) from this Wednesday (August 30). The Department for...
Government
NSA concerned about 'slippages' in planned progress of SFS
The National Sheep Association (NSA) has said it is concerned about “slippages in the planned progress” of the proposed Sustainable...
Environment
UK government contributes £10m to Global Biodiversity Framework Fund
The UK government has announced a £10 million contribution to the Global Biodiversity Framework Fund (GBFF). The newly established international...
Rural Life
Scottish snare ban would be a ‘crippling blow’ – SLE
Scottish Land & Estates (SLE) has said the Scottish government’s intention to introduce a snare ban would deliver a “crippling...
Agri-Business
Scottish farmers to receive payments up to £1,250 to review herd health
Farmers can receive up to £1,250 in payments over two years to support a review of their flock or herd...
Dairy
Govt funds project to develop AI for grassland management
A London-based company has received government funding to develop artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning for grassland monitoring and management...
Government
Agriculture (Wales) Act becomes law after receiving Royal Assent
The Agriculture (Wales) Act is now law, having received Royal Assent today (Thursday, August 17), the Welsh government has announced....
Agri-Business
Farmers may have a 'mountain to climb' this winter - NSA
The National Sheep Association (NSA) has said farmers may have a “mountain to climb” this winter due to continued “extreme...
Environment
Environment Agency launches consultation on increased fines
The Environment Agency has launched a consultation on changes to fines imposed for environmental offences. The consultation, which was launched...
Other
Hartpury College receives £2.4m in funds for post-GCSE ag courses
Hartpury College is set to receive a total of £2.4 million for the development of facilities and the purchase of...
Pig/Poultry
3 new cases of bird flu confirmed in Scotland
Three new cases of the highly pathogenic avian influenza (bird flu) have been confirmed in Scotland. The disease was confirmed...
