Agri Politics
British farmers warn of ‘dangerous’ disappearance of EU labour
The supply of seasonal workers required for a successful harvest in the UK is “already in danger” for the year...
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N.Ireland
British farms ‘critically short’ of seasonal fruit and veg labour supply
England and Wales have suffered a 17% decline in the number of seasonal workers required for the harvesting of fruit...
Agri-Business
'Lack of labour on UK farms post-Brexit could have a devastating impact'
UK farmers must have access to a skilled and flexible labour source or there could be a devastating impact across...
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...
N.Ireland
Calls for enhanced levels of farm support made at NIFDA event
Lidl regional director, Ivan Ryan, has confirmed the need for significantly enhanced farm support in Northern Ireland. Speaking at the...
Dairy
Food security compromised by farming challenges - Arla
Food security and affordability are being undermined across the UK due to labour shortages in the agriculture industry, according to...
Agri-Business
RABDF seeks new chief executive with £70k salary
The Royal Association of British Dairy Farmers (RABDF) is seeking a new chief executive with a salary in the region...
Agri-Business
Agriculture has a 'bright future' despite challenges - NFUS CEO
The chief executive of the National Farmers’ Union of Scotland (NFUS), John Davidson, has said he believes agriculture has an...
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...
N.Ireland
Focus: Good breeding in couple’s sheep dairy flock in Greece
By Chris McCullough An ambitious young couple milking 350 sheep in Greece have future plans not only to expand the...
Agri-Business
Lely boosts annual turnover to €888m as demand for robotics grows
The Dutch dairy equipment group, Lely, grew its turnover by 25% to €888 million last year, according to a new...
Agri-Business
2024 will see dairy companies make sustainable changes
2023 has seen many challenges for the dairy and drinks industry. With rising cost of living issues and mounting energy...
N.Ireland
Promising outlook for NI beef and lamb sectors
The outlook for Northern Ireland’s beef and lamb sector this year is promising, according to the Livestock and Meat Commission...
Dairy
Time to start looking for staff ahead of calving on farms
As we enter into November, now is a good time of year for dairy farmers to start looking for staff...
Rural Life
AKP Group to sponsor mental health in farming photography project
UK potato supply chain specialist, AKP Group, has announced that it will sponsor the ‘Take One a Day’ photography project...
Dairy
RABDF appoints First Milk farmer director as new chair
The Royal Association of British Dairy Farmers (RABDF) has appointed Robert Craig, First Milk non-executive farmer director, as its new...
Rural Life
3 people in agriculture die by suicide every week - BACP
Three people in the UK farming and agricultural industry die by suicide every week, according to the British Association for...
N.Ireland
China most influencing factor on global meat markets – LMC
China looks set to remain as the biggest single contributory factor impacting global meat markets. This is according to Livestock...
