Pig/Poultry
NFU welcomes seasonal worker visa scheme expansion
The National Farmers’ Union (NFU) has welcomed confirmation from the government on the seasonal worker visa allocation, but has warned...
Horticulture
Agri Politics
Govt provides certainty to horticulture & poultry businesses
The government has underlined its commitment to horticulture and poultry sectors by confirming the visa allocation for the Seasonal Worker...
Arable
UK must double the land used to grow fruit and vegetables - Soil Association
The Soil Association has said the UK must stop relying on imports and fix diets by doubling the land used...
Other
Horticultural agronomist wins BASIS Paul Singleton Award
Agricultural agronomist Emma Smith has been named the winner of the BASIS Paul Singleton Award, which awards outstanding contributions to...
Agri-Business
Powys: New planning guidance aims to boost fruit and veg growth
New planning guidance introduced in Powys aims to make it easier to set up market gardens or smallholdings in the...
Agri-Business
5,000ac blueberry farm in China yielding from 2-3t/ac
While attending the 2024 International Horticultural Exhibition which is taking place Sichuan Provence, China, Agriland visited a Blueberry farm located...
Arable
Great British Pea Week to return for a ninth year
Great British Pea Week will return for a ninth year next month as it aims to celebrate the UK pea...
N.Ireland
Plough On project aims to tackle rural loneliness
An initiative called Plough On aimed at tackling rural isolation and loneliness in Northern Ireland has been developed after Tyrone-based...
Agri-Business
Seasonal Workers extension is 'huge relief' for horticulture and poultry sectors
The National Farmers’ Union (NFU) has said the extension to the Seasonal Workers Scheme will be a “huge relief” for...
Agri-Business
Horticulture company fined after lorry driver suffers third degree burns
A horticulture company has been fined £3,000 after a lorry driver suffered third degree burns on his body while making...
N.Ireland
CAFRE celebrates award-winning graduates ahead of International Women’s Day
The College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE) has said it is celebrating the success of it’s gold and...
Government
NFU calls for a code of practice for horticultural buyers
The National Farmers’ Union (NFU) is calling on the UK government to introduce a Horticultural Buyers Code of Practice. The...
Agri-Business
Govt response to horticulture report does not 'adequately address' challenges
The government’s response to the House of Lords Horticulture Sector Committee Report does not “adequately address the significant challenges facing...
Agri-Business
Lidl invests in British vegetable suppliers with £70m
Lidl has announced an investment of over £70 million into British root vegetable suppliers through new long-term contracts. The contracts...
Agri-Business
AHDB to transfer royalties to horticulture industry
As part of the disposal of assets for the wind down of all Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board AHDB Horticulture...
Agri Politics
NFU welcomes House of Lords horticulture committee's recommendations
The National Farmers’ Union (NFU) has welcomed recommendations from the House of Lords Horticultural Sector Committee looking to address the...
Agri-Business
Royal Brinkman UK appoints new branch manager
Royal Brinkman UK has announced the appointment of Nikki Hargreaves as a new branch manager. The horticultural business said Hargreaves...
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...
