Industry
Tips on managing a compact calving pattern in suckler herds
Suckler farmers who maintain a compact calving pattern are witnessing tangible benefits in herd fertility, weaning weights and labour efficiency, accordi...
From the fields and beyond
UK farming industry news
Supply chains, processors, retailers and the trade deals that decide what farmers are paid. Industry coverage from outside the press release: what’s moving, who benefits, who absorbs the cost, and where the next pressure point lands.
Industry
NI farmers hit with £96m yearly bill from bovine TB, study finds
The new UFU/LMC/Dairy Council study puts the annual cost of bovine TB to NI farmers at £96 million, and the distribution is the part that should change…
Industry
Falling prices and palm oil trend raise concerns for UK dairy sector
Andersons puts agflation at 7.6% against 3% general inflation, with dairy output prices down 6.5% on the year, as manufacturers substitute vegetable fats.
Industry
Green light given to relocate key south east livestock market
South Oxfordshire District Council has given the green light to relocate one of the south east's most important livestock markets, in a decision describe...
Industry
AgriSearch appoints Norman McMordie as new chair
AgriSearch appoints Norman McMordie as new chair. What the leadership change means for NI farmer-funded agricultural research.
Industry
Ulster Bank warns of premium shift as NI farmland prices strengthen
Ulster Bank’s head of agriculture, Cormac McKervey, told BritFarmers that the traditional gap between bare land and property with farm buildings has virt...
Industry
“Wainwright way” becomes England’s newest National Trail
The 190-mile Coast to Coast Path is now a National Trail after £5.5m government investment, bringing new opportunities and responsibilities for farmers.
Industry
AHDB Welcomes Two New Board Members as Sector Faces Critical Crossroads
The Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board has confirmed two new independent board members, with their terms beginning this spring.
Industry
£1,600 audit funding boost as advice scheme reopens for Scottish farmers
Scottish farmers have a window of opportunity to claim up to £1,600 for biodiversity audits as the Specialist Advice Grants (SAG) scheme reopened on 1.
Industry
Milk Yields Rise but Youngstock Performance Worries Grow
UK dairy herds are producing more milk than ever, but a new industry report is sounding the alarm over how our younger animals are performing once they.
