Rural Life
UK set to ban livestock exports after bill is passed
The UK parliament passed a bill yesterday (Tuesday, May 14), which will ban the livestock exports of animals for slaughter...
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Agri-Business
Cargill UK appoints new technical sales manager
Cargill UK has appointed Tom Lovett as its new technical sales manager for the south of England and south Wales....
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
FAO Food Price Index: Meat and cereal prices rise in April
The benchmark for world food commodity prices edged higher in April, as rising meat prices and modest upticks for vegetable...
N.Ireland
FFA meets Stormont ag-committee to discuss Gosling report
Representatives of Farmers for Action (FFA) have discussed the Gosling Report with members of the Stormont Agriculture Committee. The publication,...
Pig/Poultry
56% drop in poultry meat exports calls for SPS agreement - BPC
A 56% drop in poultry meat exports since 2020 underscores the erosion of British poultry supply chains due to Brexit,...
Rural Life
Agri-influencer 'The Hoof GP' to open RASC Next Generation programme
Professional cattle hoof trimmer Graeme Parker, also known as ‘The Hoof GP’, will open the Next Generation programme at the...
Agri-Business
RSPCA Assured extends pause for new laying hen welfare standards
The Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (RSPCA) Assured has extended the pause for the start date...
Pig/Poultry
Lidl invests £500m into British pork to address 'sector-wide challenges'
Lidl has today (Friday, April 26) announced a £500 million investment into the British pork sector to address recent sector-wide...
Agri-Business
RSPCA urges public to demand clearer labelling on animal products
The Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (RSPCA) is urging the public to respond to the UK...
Beef
HCC: Welsh Beef producers can shine during Great British Beef Week
Welsh Beef producers can take centre stage and showcase the sector’s sustainability credentials during Great British Beef Week, Hybu Cig...
Environment
Manure management plan for River Wye will 'lead to problems elsewhere'
The Soil Association has said the £35 million poultry manure management plan for the preservation of the River Wye is...
Government
£35m for poultry manure management will 'preserve' the River Wye
The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) has announced a River Wye Action plan to “preserve” the river,...
N.Ireland
Bank borrowings for ag-sector in NI estimated to total £973m
Bank borrowings for the agricultural sector in Northern Ireland stand at £973 million, with money on deposit amounting to £611...
N.Ireland
What does a jet ski, tractor and slurry spreader have in common?
As the wet weather continues to drive some farmers to despair across the island, some may have considered diversifying the...
Agri-Business
Somerset: 'Deliberate' barn fire causes £100k of damage
A “deliberate” barn fire in Wiveliscombe has caused £100,000 worth of damage, according to Avon and Somerset Police. The force...
Agri-Business
Global dairy products and meat prices bounce back - FAO
Higher international quotations for vegetable oils, dairy products and meat have more than offset lower quotations for cereals and sugar...
