Industry
Over 100 jobs in doubt as meat supplier edges towards closure
Donald Russell sliding towards closure is the kind of story that should make every premium supplier with sub-scale processing capacity rerun their.
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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...
Grants
Reading Defra scheme guidance: five questions to answer before you apply
Five questions to answer before applying for a Defra scheme, starting with eligibility. How to read scheme guidance without losing a weekend to it.
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…
News
Tesco turns surplus food into livestock feed in UK first
Surplus Food — Tim’s take: Supermarket waste streams have been a frustration for working farms for decades, and Tesco actually shipping surplus into a.
News
First UK dairy carbon network farm walk in Northern Ireland hosted in Down
AgriSearch hosted the first UK Dairy Carbon Network farm walk in Northern Ireland on the Williamson family's Co. Down farm, focusing on breeding and grassland management.
Machinery
Farm data system moves closer as AHDB pilot wins industry backing
A national farm data-sharing system has moved a significant step closer after an AHDB pilot demonstrated strong industry backing and clear practical bene...
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...
Arable
Spring Barley Guide 2026: Seed Rates, Drilling Dates and Growing Tips UK
Complete guide to spring barley drilling 2026 — when to drill, best seed rates, top varieties and field management for UK farmers.
News
Ulster Farmers’ Union Demands Government Action as Input Costs Skyrocket
The Ulster Farmers' Union has fired a warning shot at Downing Street, writing directly to Prime Minister Kier Starmer and Secretary of State for Northern...
News
Landowner hit with England’s biggest ever illegal tree felling fine
A record £268,751 fine for illegal tree felling in Leicestershire sends a stark warning to farmers about countryside compliance.
