Agri Politics
UK to ban live exports for slaughter in new law
The UK will ban live exports of animals for fattening and slaughter as part of a new law on animal...
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Agri-Business
W&R Barnett profits down £3.6 million in latest accounts
Profits are down 12% (£3.6 million) at Thompsons' parent company W&R Barnett Trading, according to the firm's most recent accounts....
Agri-Business
NI total farm income up by a third in 2020
Northern Ireland's total farm income soared by a third last year, according to the department's first provisional estimate for 2020....
Pig/Poultry
'It is really important that we export breeding animals' - NPA
The National Pig Association (NPA) has said the inability to export breeding animals to the EU, due to new Brexit...
Agri Politics
Scottish government proposals on slurry and silage are 'excessively blunt'
NFU Scotland has condemned the Scottish government proposals for silage, slurry and digestate as “excessively blunt” and “ill thought-out”. Responding...
N.Ireland
Cull sow support fund expected to open for applications within weeks
Applications for a £2 million Covid-19 financial support package for cull sows are likely to open within the next few...
N.Ireland
RBST Watchlist: 75 of the UK’s rarest breeds listed as ‘high priority’
A total of 75 native UK livestock and poultry breeds - including the cattle breed behind the world's first vaccine...
Environment
Record number of farmers participate in 2021 Big Farmland Bird Count
A record number of farmers participated in this year’s Big Farmland Bird Count, leading to 81% more birds counted over...
N.Ireland
NI sheep farmers to benefit from £1.27 million Covid-19 support scheme
Northern Ireland Agriculture Minister Edwin Poots has announced a financial support package worth up to £1.27 million for NI sheep...
Beef
Redistribution of red meat levy agreed by England, Wales and Scotland
The redistribution of red meat levies to take account of cross-border livestock movements between England, Wales and Scotland has been...
Agri-Business
NFU Scotland calls on supermarkets to stock British pork
NFU Scotland has responded with huge frustration at recent industry intelligence figures showing the void between major supermarkets when it...
Pig/Poultry
'Buy Local Think Global' theme for third Porc from Wales Week
Hybu Cig Cymru – Meat Promotion Wales’ (HCC) third consecutive ‘Porc from Wales Week’ has been successful in raising the...
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Helping break the cycle of disease at calving with effective biosecurity
Calving for any dairy farmer means late nights, early mornings and lots of hard work. So, it is vital that...
Agri-Business
Minister Lyons considering further agricultural Covid support payments
Northern Ireland Agriculture Minister Gordon Lyons has said he is considering financial support for organic milk producers and sheep farmers...
Rural Life
Cereals 2021 crop plots have wintered well ahead of planned show
The crop plots at the Lincolnshire Cereals event site have wintered well and are going into spring in strong shape,...
N.Ireland
60-70% of UK exports landing in Rotterdam with incorrect paperwork
As much as 70% of UK exports into Europe’s largest port, the Port of Rotterdam, have been arriving with incorrect...
Agri-Business
New £12 million fund aims to boost investment in UK agriculture
A new £12 million research and innovation fund has been launched across the UK aiming to boost investment in the...
Dairy
Calving at 24 months for optimum economic and lifetime performance
In order to maintain dairy herd size and performance, it is necessary to have a good supply of quality heifers...
