Agri-Business
A new farmer-led research project in England is exploring how badger vaccination may be used within the TB eradication strategy.
N.Ireland
Arable farmers in the UK are to benefit from a new government review tackling unfair practices in the combinable crops’ supply chain.
The Ownership Body of Assured Food Standards, responsible for Red Tractor assurance programme, has appointed Alistair Mackintosh as chair
Kit Papworth has announced that he will be stepping down from his role as chair of the Red Tractor combinable crops and sugar beet sector.
MP Lockhart has urged families to donate pre-loved farm toys to the NFU initiative, as part of its Stop the Family Farm Tax campaign
The first UK-wide, comprehensive review of farm assurance has called for a fundamental reset of the system
The UFU, NFU, NFU Scotland and NFU Cymru are stepping up the #StopTheFamilyFarmTax campaign against changes to inheritance tax
The latest Northern Ireland rural crime figures are "still deepy concerning" despite a decrease of over 20% in the cost of rural crime last year, according to Upper Bann MP Carla Lockhart.
Dr. Sam Strain was awarded the "prestigious" BT cup at the UFU annual dinner that was held at the Lough Erne Resort on Friday, 22 March.
Rural Life
The UK government has announced grants of up to £25,000 (€29,000) for farmers who have been severely impacted by flooding in England.
Farmers in Great Britain will need to provide photo ID to purchase certain ammonium nitrate (AN) fertilisers from October 1, this year.
The Irish Farmers' Association (IFA) said there is increasing concern among farmers about proposed changes to the Northern Ireland protocol.
Agri Politics
The National Farmers Union (NFU) is set to appoint Minette Batters as its president for a third term as the union announced its candidates...
Petrol pumps across the UK will now offer greener E10 petrol from today (September 1). The UK government says the plans could cut. emissions..
Reports have emerged the UK government has agreed in principle to a 15-year transition zero-tariff, zero-quota trade deal with Australia.
European farm lobbying group COPA-COGECA has granted UK farming unions permission to continue their membership despite leaving the EU.
Tim Cullinan and Minette Batters held a remote meeting this afternoon to discuss the latest developments in the Brexit talks.
Beef
Asda has committed to sourcing 100% British beef, as well as increasing the proportion of UK-based suppliers and UK food products each year.
The president of the NFU has taken a swipe at what she says is the "domination" of Irish beef produce on UK shelves.
Irish and UK farmers have a common cause on high UK food standards and fair competition, according to IFA president Tim Cullinan.
Hundreds of farmers from across the country will gather in London in March to join the NFU in a rallying call urging Government to back UK standards.
UK farming unions have called for the makers of Channel 4 documentary ‘How to Steal Pigs and Influence People’ to pass information relating to illegal activities shown to the police.
A meeting has taken place between the IFA and the NFU to discuss the impact of Brexit, and the price and income situation.
