N.Ireland
NI farmers warned to be 'vigilant' because of bluetongue case in Wales
Northern Ireland’s Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs, Andrew Muir, has warned that the first case of bluetongue in...
Wales
Sheep
Investigations underway in Wales after bluetongue detected
Investigations are continuing in Wales after bluetongue was detected in three sheep moved to Gwynedd from the east of England....
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Extra support for farmers across rural Ireland
Life in rural Ireland is rewarding, but it comes with its challenges. Farming pressures, financial uncertainty, and social isolation, are...
Agri-Business
New Germinal varieties on England and Wales recommended list
Germinal has welcomed that two of its newest perennial ryegrass varieties are included on the Recommended Grass and Clover List...
Agri Politics
Wexford IFA chair to join Welsh Show seminar on ag policy differences
The Irish Farmers’ Association’s (IFA) Wexford chair, Jer O’Mahony, is set to join a seminar at the Royal Welsh Show...
Veterinary
Welsh vets to take first-ever strike action at a private practice
Nearly 100 vets working in South Wales are set to take the UK’s first-ever strike action at a private veterinary...
Agri-Business
Further changes made to bovine TB testing in Wales
Further changes have been made to bovine tuberculosis (bTB) testing in Wales by Cabinet Secretary for Climate Change and Rural...
Sheep
CCTV to be mandatory for slaughterhouses in Wales
The use of Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) in slaughterhouses in Wales is to become mandatory this year. The mandatory use...
Agri-Business
FSA taking Welsh Kepak factory hygiene concerns 'very seriously'
A spokesperson for the Food Standards Agency (FSA) has said it is taking hygiene concerns regarding a Welsh Kepak factory...
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Drench cows for the 'cover they need over the winter' - Sligo farmer
Sligo farmer, Christopher Tuffy spoke about his farm’s performance over 2024 and how he intends to drench the cows to...
Environment
Farmers in Wales need to 'reduce' livestock to reduce emissions - new report
Reducing agricultural emissions will require a reduction in livestock in Wales, according to a new report published today (Tuesday, July...
Agri-Business
ICOS: Irish and UK marts to form new network
A new network representing marts in Ireland, England, Scotland and Wales is set to be officially launched next week. The...
Other
Welsh farmers dumping milk due to cold weather conditions
Two Welsh dairy farmers have taken to Twitter to highlight the disruption caused by current weather conditions which has resulted...
Agri-Business
'World record': Sheepdog pup sells for £10,600 in Wales
Welsh auctioneer Farmers Marts is claiming a “world record” has been set at its July timed-internet auction of working sheepdogs...
Rural Life
Police seize 'large cultivation' of cannabis plants from farm
Police have seized 100 cannabis plants after finding a large cultivation on a farm in Wales in recent days. Dyfed-Powys...
Sheep
Using wool in construction: Proposals put forward 'will be considered'
Proposals in relation to new or alternative uses for raw wool from the industry will be considered, Minister for Agriculture,...
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Native Tree Area Scheme: Making it easier to plant trees
If you’re a farmer looking to generate extra income, the Native Tree Area Scheme (NTAS) is a great opportunity to...
Rural Life
'This is private land': Farmer confronts 4X4 over trespassing
The frustration of dealing with trespassers on private land was voiced recently by well-known Welsh farmer and media personality, Gareth...
Rural Life
DNA evidence used to prove farmer stole neighbour's cow
DNA evidence has been used for the first time in Britain to prove that a farmer in Wales stole his...
Beef
Welsh farmers threaten court action to stop 'tariff-free' Irish imports
The Farmers Union of Wales (FUW) has said that it is prepared to “go through the courts if necessary” to...
Beef
Welsh farmers set to protest against 'subsidised Irish beef'
Farmers in Wales are set to protest at Holyhead Port in Anglesey in Wales later this week, for the purpose...