Rural Life
UK government offers grants to farmers impacted by flooding
The UK government has announced grants of up to £25,000 (€29,000) for farmers who have been severely impacted by flooding...
National Farmers Union
N.Ireland
GB farmers will need photo ID to buy AN fertiliser from October
Farmers in Great Britain will need to provide photo identification (ID) to purchase certain ammonium nitrate (AN) fertiliser from October...
Sponsored
Watch: Rugby legend on tackling resistant worms in cattle
At this time of year, many farmers are organising their animal health plan and tackling resistant worms to cover their...
Agri-Business
1 million people sign UK food standards petition
More than one million people put their name to a petition pledging support for British farming and food production. More...
Agri Politics
Women in ag praise election of NFU's first female president
The appointment of the first female president of the National Farmers Union (NFU) has been welcomed by some of Ireland’s...
Rural Life
Cost of rural crime rises 13% in Northern Ireland
Rural crime in Northern Ireland cost the UK economy £2.7 million (€3 million) in 2015 alone, according to the most...
Agri Politics
British farmers warn of ‘dangerous’ disappearance of EU labour
The supply of seasonal workers required for a successful harvest in the UK is “already in danger” for the year...
N.Ireland
British meat exports to the EU could face tariffs of 26% post-Brexit
British meat exports to the EU single market will face sizeable tariffs if the UK fails to negotiate a trade...
N.Ireland
British farms ‘critically short’ of seasonal fruit and veg labour supply
England and Wales have suffered a 17% decline in the number of seasonal workers required for the harvesting of fruit...
N.Ireland
Controversial Gove gets top agri job in UK cabinet change
There has been mixed reaction across the water after Michael Gove was appointed UK Secretary of State for Environment, Food...
Agri-Business
English farmers downbeat on Brexit ‘despite voting leave’
Farmers across Britain have lost confidence in the outlook for the industry over the next three years, according to the...
Other
Will a 'British-only' button for online UK food shoppers freeze out Irish beef?
The Daily Express has reported that UK Environment Minister, George Eustice and the National Farmers’ Union (NFU) have discussed labelling...
Beef
UK moves a step closer to accessing 'lucrative' US beef and lamb market
The UK has moved a step closer to exporting beef and lamb to the US following talks between the two...