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,...
UK
Agri-Business
‘Irish Grass Fed Standard’ starting to make its mark in the UK
Last autumn’s launch of Bord Bia’s ‘Grass Fed Standard’ marketing initiative is helping to deliver an enhanced profile for Irish...
Agri-Business
Closure of UK-French border has left 'lorry loads worth millions of pounds being spoiled'
The UK government is continuing to hold talks with its French counterparts on reopening the border between the UK and...
Agri-Business
UK and EU agree ‘in principle’ on rules regarding Northern Ireland following Brexit
The EU and UK have today (Tuesday December 8) agreed ‘in principle’ the rules surrounding the implementation of the Protocol...
Agri-Business
Ireland to open new consulate in UK as Brexit looms
Ireland will open a new consulate in the UK in the new year to improve Irish-British relations, as the Brexit...
Beef
UK beef to be served up in the US at AHDB launch event
The first shipment of UK beef to the US will be sampled by key influencers and buyers across three states...
Agri Politics
UK-Japan trade deal will bring new opportunities for farmers - NFU
A post-Brexit trade deal between the UK and Japan has been welcomed by the National Farmers Union (NFU). The UK’s...
Agri-Business
UK parliament to vote on bill which would ‘breach’ Northern Ireland Protocol
The parliament in the UK will today (Monday, September 14) vote on legislation which the EU says would “breach” the...
Arable
Harvest halted by heavy rain in parts of the UK
Heavy rain hit the UK this week and flooded fields amidst what is a difficult harvest – similar to Ireland....
Environment
Bison to be introduced to British woodland
Europe’s largest land mammal will be introduced to a British woodland in a bid to “restore its ecosystem”. The ‘Wilder...
Beef
Future of EU-UK trade deal remains unclear
The future of trade deal negotiations between the UK and the EU remains unclear, with the UK’s chief negotiator writing...
Agri-Business
UK announces 3-week lockdown to halt spread of Covid-19
UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson has announced a three-week lockdown for Britain in an effort to contain Covid-19. In an...
Rural Life
Farm fire started…by ‘pigs and a pedometer’
Firefighters were called out to a fire at a farm over the weekend – only to find that the blaze...
Rural Life
Farming ‘not important’ to economy – senior UK government aide
One of the most senior (UK) government advisors has apparently said that Britain does not need its farming or fishing...
EU-UK negotiations set to kick-off next month
It is expected that the first formal meeting between EU and UK free-trade deal negotiators will take place early next...
Rural Life
Cattle rescued following close call with slurry store
A number of cattle have been safely rescued following an incident where livestock gained access to a slurry store on...
Rural Life
Video: Jovial Jerseys in jumpers the star attractions in festive footage
The unusual sight of four Jersey cows kitted out in matching Christmas jumpers with their farmer owner is the centre-piece...
Rural Life
Overturned lorry load of Brussels sprouts causes road closure
An overturned lorry on a UK road caused quite a stir this week and could well affect supplies of a...
