N.Ireland
New sheep breed makes its competitive debut at Omagh Show
This year’s Omagh Show hosted the first competitive classes held in Northern Ireland for Valais Blacknose sheep. The breed has...
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Agri-Business
UK Brexit Secretary David Davis resigns
It has been confirmed that the UK’s Secretary of State for Exiting the European Union, David Davis, has decided to resign...
Agri-Business
Spring Barley sees a boost while area of wheat planted continues to decline
The area of wheat planted in Great Britain has continued to decline while the area of spring barley planted last...
Beef
Registration figures show growing trend towards native cattle
Interest in native cattle breeds has been growing across Britain, the latest calf registration figures show. Calf registrations between January...
Beef
Falling beef prices unjustifiable as BBQ season hits full steam
The Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) says it is “unacceptable” that beef prices in Northern Ireland are falling at a time...
Beef
Falling beef prices unjustifiable as BBQ season hits full steam
The Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) says it is “unacceptable” that beef prices in Northern Ireland are falling at a time...
Arable
Oilseed rape area increases for the first time in 7 years
The area of oilseed rape planted in England and Scotland has increased for the first time in seven years – up...
Beef
Save straw supplies and prepare for winter now, union warns
NFU Scotland president Andrew McCornick has warned livestock farmers to prepare now for this year’s winter, suggesting this winter could see...
Rural Life
UK heatwave: June one of the driest on record for much of the UK
June was a warm and dry month for most of us and for some it was record-breaking, with many seeing...
Rural Life
BVA vice president to take up senior role at Queen’s University
Two of the UK’s most respected vets – Dr. Simon Doherty and Prof. Eric Morgan – are set to join...
Arable
Summer heatwave helps oilseed rape harvest catch up on slow start
Oilseed rape crops may have been delayed by the cold winter and spring, but a short flowering period and recent...
Beef
Borders Monitor Farm to host efficiency and profitability themed open day
A borders family will discuss their progress trying to improve efficiency and profitability as part of a monitor farm programme...
Agri-Business
Scottish farm vehicle theft bill halves in just 3 years
Tractor and quad theft costs in Scotland have fallen by almost half in the three years since key stakeholders joined...
Agri-Business
Derogation granted for Scottish pig plant closed by CO2 shortage
Quality Meat Scotland (QMS) has granted a temporary derogation allowing pigs from the Brechin plant to be processed at a...
Rural Life
Video: Farmers race to save sheep from searing flames
Dramatic footage has emerged on social media this week, showing farmers in greater Manchester battling blazes to bring home a...
Agri-Business
CO2 shortage: Union calls for pig and poultry sectors to be prioritised
NFU Scotland (NFUS) president Andrew McCornick has written to Secretary of State Greg Clark asking that the pig and poultry processors...
Sheep
National Sheep Association outlines raven cull options
The National Sheep Association (NSA) has made additional information available to its members in light of the recent Natural England...
Rural Life
22-year-old sheep and dairy man named first Scottish Young Farmer of the Year
The Scottish Association of Young Farmer Clubs (SAYFC) announced the winner of the hotly-contested inaugural Young Farmer of the Year...
