Government
UK govt doubles investment into farming productivity schemes
The UK government has today (Tuesday, February 20) announced a range of new measures aimed at boosting the productivity and...
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Government
NPA calls for supply chain fairness and African swine fever measures
The National Pig Association (NPA) has today (Monday, February 19) published its General Election manifesto, which calls for supply chain...
Pig/Poultry
Welsh CVO lifts bird flu bird gathering ban
Welsh chief veterinary officer (CVO) Dr Richard Irvine has announced the lifting of the Welsh avian influenza (bird flu) bird...
Pig/Poultry
Defra confirms bird flu in commercial poultry in Yorkshire
The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) has confirmed a case of avian influenza (bird flu) in commercial...
N.Ireland
Newry Agricultural Show 2024 gets the green light
This year’s Newry Agricultural Show will take place on Saturday, June 29 on lands situated at Derrywilligan Road, Bessbrook and...
Agri-Business
Spring budget must do more to encourage farm investment - CAAV
The Central Association of Agricultural Valuers (CAAV) has said that the spring budget must do more to encourage farm investment....
Agri-Business
24% of egg producers unsure if they will be producing past 2025
24% of egg producers and 15% of chicken meat producers are either unlikely or unsure if they will still be...
Agri-Business
National Fallen Stock Company appoints new chair
The National Fallen Stock Company (NFSCO) has appointed Charles Bourns as its new chair. Bourns has been elected following the...
Dairy
What do your calves need for rumen development?
Three key things are needed to aid rumen development in calves during the rearing period: water, concentrates and a source...
Agri-Business
NI ammonia proposals could reduce farm income by up to 38% – report
Unsuccessful planning applications for on-farm developments could hamper efforts to reduce ammonia emissions and reduce farm income between 7%-38%, according...
N.Ireland
Ministers agree new AHDB levy rates
Increases in levy rates proposed by the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) for the beef and lamb, cereals and...
Pig/Poultry
Nominations open for NFU National Poultry Board
Nominations are now open for the National Farmers’ Union’s (NFU) National Poultry Board. The deadline for applications is Sunday, March...
Rural Life
Royal Bath & West Show 2024 to be a 'grand celebration of rural life'
Organisers of the Royal Bath & West Show have said the event will be a “grand celebration of rural life”....
Agri-Business
Lower wheat and maize prices lead decline in food price index
Lower wheat and maize prices have lead a decline in the Food Price Index of the Food and Agriculture Organisation...
Agri-Business
Poultry farmer fined £28k for offences leading to bird flu outbreak
A partner in a poultry company has been ordered to pay fines and costs totalling £28,000 for offences relating to...
Rural Life
Clarkson’s Farm season 3 release date revealed
The wait is almost over for fans of Clarkson’s Farm as Prime Video has confirmed the release date for season...
Agri-Business
Farmers aim to raise £3m to save Long Compton Abattoir
A group of local farmers have come together with the aim of raising in excess of £3 million to save...
N.Ireland
Farm support measures roll-out in NI could take until 2026
The complete roll-out of Northern Ireland’s new farm support measures could take until the end of 2026, and possibly beyond,...
