Agri Politics
NFUS expresses 'serious concerns' over border controls to Defra
The National Farmers’ Union of Scotland (NFUS) has welcomed a letter written to the Department for Environment, Food and Rural...
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Agri-Business
AHDB to host bluetongue update webinar
The Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) is set to host a bluetongue update webinar next week. The event will...
N.Ireland
Young Simmental bull carries the day at Clogher Valley Show 2024
A 15-month-old Simmental bull carried the day in the beef showing classes at Clogher Valley Show 2024 in Co. Tyrone....
Sheep
UK-wide 'Make it Lamb' initiative to celebrate versatility of lamb
The UK-wide ‘Make it Lamb’ collaboration will launch for the first time this year and aims to celebrate lamb’s versatility...
Agri-Business
Scottish govt allocates £100k to fifth round of food and drink business fund
The Scottish government has allocated £100,000 to the fifth round of the Scotland Food & Drink Partnership’s Regional Food Fund...
N.Ireland
Donegal man is overall winner at Six Nations Ploughing
Co. Donegal man Alan Simms took overall champion of the field at the recent Six Nations Ploughing Championships in Scotland. The...
Environment
Agri pollution review must make regulations more workable for farmers - NFU
The National Farmers’ Union of Wales (NFU Cymru) has said that the review of the effectiveness of the Water Resources...
Government
Vets providing disease surveillance in farm animals to receive 30% pay increase
Vets who provide disease control surveillance in farm animals on behalf of the Scottish ministers will receive a near 30%...
N.Ireland
National Show of Blackface sheep planned for Ballymena Mart
Northern Ireland’s National Show of Blackface sheep will take place at Ballymena Mart next Monday, August 5. The event has...
N.Ireland
Bluetongue restrictions could mean British breeders buy in Ireland
Bluetongue restrictions now prohibit the export of cattle and sheep from England, Scotland and Wales to the island of Ireland....
N.Ireland
Cattle entries well up at Antrim Show 2024
The numerous beef cattle rings at Antrim Show 2024 featured high-profile, national championships for a number of breeds, while also...
Rural Life
NFU Mutual appoints new non-executive director
NFU Mutual has appointed Sarah Simpson to its board as a non-executive director with effect from September 2, 2024. The...
Environment
RSABI board appoints 2 new trainee trustees
The Royal Scottish Agricultural Benevolent Institution (RSABI) has announced the appointment of two new trainee trustees to its board. The...
Agri-Business
Flow Country becomes world's first peatland UNESCO World Heritage site
The Flow Country in Scotland has become the world’s first peatland bog to gain UNESCO World Heritage site status. The...
Rural Life
Meinir Howells crowned Wales Woman Farmer of the Year
Meinir Howells has today (Thursday, July 25) been announced as the 26th winner of the National Farmer’ Union of Wales...
Agri-Business
RHASS appoints new chair and presidential team
The Royal Highland & Agricultural Society of Scotland (RHASS) has announced the appointment of James Logan to the position of...
N.Ireland
Scottish funeral director unveils Land Rover Defender hearse
William Purves Funeral Directors in Scotland has unveiled a custom-made Land Rover Defender hearse for families and funeral directors to...
N.Ireland
Lough Neagh: ‘We don’t have any more time to waste’ – DAERA minister
Northern Ireland’s Minister for Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs, Andrew Muir, has said “we don’t have any more time to...
