Agri-Business
Somerset farmer raises £24,000 for RABI with 3,000-mile cycle
A Somerset farmer who made it his mission this summer to cycle 3,000 miles across Canada in just 30 days,...
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Pig/Poultry
New UK border campaign tackles dangerous threat of African Swine Fever
A new campaign has been launched today (July 31) at the UK’s border to help keep the deadly pig disease...
Agri-Business
Royal Welsh Show: M&S Awards recognise England and Wales' top farmers
England and Wales’ top farmers were recognised by M&S at its Select Farm Awards presentation on the first day of...
N.Ireland
‘Hard Brexit is doomsday for farmers’ – McAleer
Independent reports by the Irish Institute of European Affairs (IIEA) and the Department of Economy confirm that a hard Brexit...
Rural Life
WATCH: Scottish tourist board sends Highland Cow into space
Forget flying pigs, a plucky little Highland Cow has just become the world’s first ‘coosmonaut’ after being launched into space...
Pig/Poultry
China reports new outbreak of African swine fever
A fresh outbreak of African swine fever (ASF) has occurred in China, the country’s department of agriculture has said. According...
N.Ireland
149.3ac agricultural estate with productive farmland for sale whole
Newgrove Estate comes to the market as an exceptional residential and agricultural estate extending to about 149.3ac (60ha) in total,...
N.Ireland
African Swine Fever traces detected in airport contraband in Northern Ireland
Holidaymakers have been warned to not to bring home edible souvenirs after department officials in Northern Ireland revealed they have...
Grass
Grass and herb mixes hold particular promise for sheep farmers
Ongoing research at University College Dublin (UCD) is pointing to the very real benefits of including a range of grasses,...
Agri-Business
Mexican commercial mission to explore British pork industry
Delegates from the Mexican livestock industry will learn about the UK’s pork sector when they arrive in the country this...
Agri-Business
Farmers urge Scottish school bosses to prioritise local produce
Holyrood must deliver on its commitment to create a ‘Good Food Nation’ by guaranteeing that every school meal, where possible,...
Rural Life
Man charged with explosive offences due to chemicals on UK farm
A man has been charged with offences relating to explosives and poisons by police following the discovery of chemicals on...
Environment
Defra announces restoration of 3 more General Licences
Three new general licences allowing farmers to protect their stock and crops through the killing or taking of wild birds...
Beef
Dairy cow cull in China as demand for beef soars
Current reports are indicating that farmers in China are opting to slaughter their dairy cows as a result of soaring...
Arable
Scottish farmers launch trial to grow UK's first organic oilseed rape crop
Five organic farmers in North East Scotland have launched a pilot project with a commercial feed processor to try and...
Agri-Business
First Northern Ireland practice joins UK veterinary chain giant VetPartners
Parklands Veterinary Group has become the first Northern Ireland practice to join UK veterinary practice chain VetPartners. As well as...
Rural Life
Agricultural society offers hands-on learning for more than 1,000 children
The Border Union Agricultural Society welcomed more than 1,200 young people to engage in hands-on learning about farming at its...
Pig/Poultry
Tesco weighing up challenge of cost for Scottish egg producers
Plans are underway at Tesco to convert its entire UK egg supply to barn and free-range as the supermarket giant...
