Agri-Business
Scientists findings suggest daffodils could replace antibiotics in feed
As St. David’s Day passes for another year, the national flower of Wales – the daffodil – is at the centre...
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Agri-Business
Sustainable intensification could be a ‘win-win’ for farmers and conservationists
A new study showing how British farms could produce more food while also supporting wildlife has been described as a “win-win”...
Rural Life
Retired Ayrshire farmers invited to 'First Gathering'
Retired Ayrshire farmers are invited to the inaugural meeting of ‘Still Ploughing On’ – a group designed to ease social...
Agri-Business
50 British farmers selected for major grassland research project
A total of 50 British farmers have been selected to be part of GrassCheck – a major research project looking...
Agri Politics
Minister's resignation 'major disappointment' to farming community
The shock resignation of Farming Minister George Eustice has been described as a “major disappointment” by several UK farming bodies with...
Agri-Business
Survey seeks views of farmers' experiences of fireworks
As the UK Parliament’s Petitions Committee launches an inquiry into fireworks law, NFU Scotland is asking its members to share...
Agri-Business
Researchers to use supercomputers to predict the TB status of dairy cows
It is used regularly by global tech giants such as Google and Facebook, but now “deep learning” is set to...
Agri-Business
‘Shelfwatch’ to return as beef prices struggle
NFU Scotland is urging shoppers and retailers to boost their support for tasty, nutritious Scotch beef this spring as it...
Dairy
GB calf registrations hit lowest since 2013
With the 2018 UK cow kill at its highest level in a decade and prime heifer slaughterings at their highest...
Agri-Business
Cost of livestock attacks doubles to £285,000 in Wales
Dog attacks on livestock set Welsh farms back by a total of £285,000 last year – more than double the...
Rural Life
More than 200 sheep die in overturned lorry crash
More than 200 sheep have been killed when the lorry they were travelling in overturned in a crash on a...
Agri-Business
Monitor farm meet to discuss maximising business and livestock efficiency
The next Shetland monitor farm meeting on Saturday, March 2 will focus on business management accounting, improving farm efficiency and...
Rural Life
NFUS kicks off party conference tour with Scottish Lib Dem fringe event
The opportunity for change within the agricultural industry post-Brexit was the focus for NFU Scotland as it attended the Scottish...
Rural Life
NFUS boosts commitment to islands with new regional advisers
NFU Scotland has strengthened its support within Orkney and Shetland by introducing two new regional policy advisors for the islands....
Arable
Spotting ramularia in barley, subject of new video
How ramularia leaf spot is assessed in Recommended Lists trials is the subject of a new video from AHDB. Developed...
Agri-Business
Survey to gauge public opinion on gene-edited meat
Researchers in Scotland have launched a survey to gauge the public’s views on the use of gene editing in animals....
Environment
NSA raises concerns with Natural England about proposed eagle release
The National Sheep Association (NSA) is challenging proposals to release white-tailed sea eagles on the Isle of Wight, off the...
Pig/Poultry
Scottish pig industry unites to eradicate endemic disease
Scottish pig producers, vets, pharmaceutical companies, pig specialists and industry bodies are working together to try to develop a strategy...
