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Average farm income increases in Scotland
The average farm income in Scotland has risen to the second highest level since 2012, after adjusting for inflation, according...
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Dairy
Valentine’s Day was a ‘grate’ time for cheese
Supermarket sales for cheese soared in the lead-up to Valentine’s Day this year, according to analysis by the Agriculture and...
N.Ireland
13 cattle rescued after livestock lorry catches fire
Emergency services in Northern Ireland today (Wednesday, March 30) helped to bring 13 cattle to safety after a livestock lorry...
Beef
New post-mortem TB test will identify infection quicker
A new test to identify tuberculosis (TB) infection quicker in animals post mortem has been rolled out in Great Britain,...
Agri-Business
Red meat trade steady despite international disruptions
New HMRC figures have shown how the international red meat trade is making slow but steady progress since the Brexit...
Agri-Business
Poots calls on UK gov to help farmers
Northern Ireland Minister for Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs, Edwin Poots, has called on George Eustice, UK Secretary of State...
N.Ireland
Is a £70m farm-support package available in NI?
According to Sinn Féin’s Declan McAleer, there is scope to draw down a £70 million farm-support package from the Northern...
Pig/Poultry
Porc from Wales Week labelled a success by HCC
One week dedicated to Porc from Wales has generated an influx of interest and new support for the product. Porc...
N.Ireland
Carbon markets continue to expand but call for regulation
The scope of international carbon markets continues to expand with the potential of forestry increasingly recognised in this context. However,...
Schemes
Eustice sets out Animal Health and Welfare Pathway plans
Environment Secretary George Eustice set out his plans for the Animal Health and Welfare Pathway at the National Farmers’ Union...
N.Ireland
HSENI launches website to help farmers deal with stress
The Health and Safety Executive Northern Ireland (HSENI) has today (Tuesday, February 22) launched 'farminmind.co.uk', an interactive website with the...
Agri-Business
McDonald's called on to ensure US suppliers move to crate-free pork production
A shareholder in McDonald's in the US has called on the company to ensure that all its US suppliers move...
N.Ireland
Silvopasture should not be overlooked as grazing option for sheep
Silvopasture is a more-than feasible grazing option for sheep, according to Jim McAdam, an honorary professor at Queen’s University Belfast....
N.Ireland
Rise in input costs is a ‘concern’ – Poots
Northern Ireland Agriculture Minister Edwin Poots said that he welcomes the rise in farm incomes for 2021 but the continuing...
Agri-Business
NI: £2.43bn gross output with dairy adding most value in 2021
The total gross output for agriculture in Northern Ireland increased by 9% within one year reaching £2.43 billion in 2021,...
Agri-Business
UN Food Price Index: Quotations for oils, meat and dairy rise
The gauge for world food prices went up in January, largely catalysed by supply-side constraints for vegetable oils, the Food...
Agri-Business
Report: 'Strong position' of beef and growth potential for pork and lamb
The Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) recently launched its Foodservice 2021: Recovery, Challenges and Opportunities report including figures on...
Rural Life
Jimmy Doherty named the next Chancellor of Writtle University College
Farmer and television presenter Jimmy Doherty has accepted an exciting new role as the Chancellor of Writtle University College in...
