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Agricultural, Environmental, Countryside and Farming News from the UK and beyond.
| 2019-Jul-30 |
You just can’t keep a top-notch up-and-coming young showman down! West Craven’s Kieran Robinson, aged just six, once again demonstrated exceptional talent for one of such tender years.
| 2019-Jul-30 |
Colorado's Animal Health Laboratory is to trial the new Actiphage diagnostic to improve early-stage detection of bovine TB in cattle.
| 2019-Jul-30 |
Boris Johnson has appointed a brand new cabinet that sees Theresa Villiers take up the position of Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, someone who has previously said she would support a no-deal Brexit.
| 2019-Jul-30 |
The Central Association of Agricultural Valuers is well placed to lead the industry through future change and challenges after investing its latest president, David Brooks.
| 2019-Jul-30 |
With the Government now saying there is an inevitability about exiting the EU without a deal. the NSA is calling with extreme urgency for plans to be actioned to protect the immediate future of the UK sheep industry.
| 2019-Jul-26 |
Potatoes have been a staple of Scotland's diet for half a millennium, but new research suggests that limited genetic differences in potato lineages has left British and American spuds vulnerable to the disease that caused the Irish potato famine.
| 2019-Jul-26 |
The volume of farmland which came to the open market in England during the first six months of the year was the lowest for five years, according to land and property specialists Strutt & Parker.
| 2019-Jul-26 |
C&D Auction Marts Limited had forward 7,595 sheep comprising of 1,846 prime lambs and 5,749 cast ewes & rams at their weekly sale at Longtown on Thursday 25th July 2019.
| 2019-Jul-26 |
Following the loss of neonicotinoid seed treatments, cereal growers must change the way they control barley yellow dwarf virus.
| 2019-Jul-26 |
New Defra Secretary of State Theresa Villiers must focus on key priorities of securing new legislation on animal sentience before the UK leaves the EU.
| 2019-Jul-23 |
Craven Cattle Marts auctioneer Sam Bradley is to take up a new position as a farm insurance specialist with the Craven Group of the NFU Mutual.
| 2019-Jul-23 |
NFU President Minette Batters has congratulated Boris Johnson in his election as Conservative party leader and urged him to do everything in his power to ensure that our departure from the EU is carried out in a smooth and orderly way.
| 2019-Jul-23 |
A new study has revealed that ending grouse moor management risks declines - and possible local extinctions - of a range of ground-nesting bird species.
| 2019-Jul-23 |
Autumn calving dairy and beef suckler herds are approaching a critical time period for nutritional requirements, says Dr Elizabeth Berry, Veterinary Director with Animax.
| 2019-Jul-23 |
Supporting the West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service’s newly launched #BeMoorAware campaign to create greater awareness devastating fires on moorlands.
| 2019-Jul-23 |
Award-winning Keelham Farm Shop in Skipton has been unveiled as a new sponsor of this year’s Kilnsey Show.
| 2019-Jul-19 |
The Country Land and Business Association is reminding farmers to ensure that they follow the rules with their hedge cutting and trimming at this time of year.
| 2019-Jul-19 |
C&D Auction Marts Limited had forward 8,438 sheep comprising of 2,716 prime lambs and 5,722 cast ewes & rams at their weekly sale at Longtown on Thursday 18th July 2019.
| 2019-Jul-19 |
The National Sheep Association is clear that contingency support, if done correctly, would be sufficient to support the industry and prevent the mass slaughter of lambs in the event of a no-deal Brexit.
| 2019-Jul-19 |
Longevity in agriculture demands adaptability says leading nutritional supplement specialists Scotmin Nutrition.
| 2019-Jul-19 |
The world is off track to meet most of the Sustainable Development Goal targets linked to hunger, food security and nutrition, according to a FAO report.
| 2019-Jul-17 |
Nearly half of the soil samples collected from the Farm Advisory Service Soil and Nutrient Network farms are suffering from low pH levels according to a new report.
| 2019-Jul-17 |
Tyne & Wear arable farmer, Peter Alderslade, who is the current British ploughing champion in the reversible class is ready for a 4000-mile transatlantic trip.
| 2019-Jul-17 |
During a period of prolonged warm weather many in Scotland will be hoping to enjoy some high-quality Scotch Beef burgers.
| 2019-Jul-17 |
Large dairy herds are growing rapidly, both in terms of size and productivity, according to the annual Dairy Costings Report from Kingshay.
| 2019-Jul-17 |
Agricultural accountant Clare Sowerby has broken new ground by joining the board of farmer-owned co-operative Aspatria Farmers.
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| 2019-Jul-12 |
Struggling beef producers have been hit with a £68 million reduction in cattle value over the last 12-weeks, in comparison to the same period in 2018, the National Beef Association has announced.
| 2019-Jul-12 |
C&D Auction Marts Limited had forward 17 cast cows, 2,621 prime lambs and 3,535 cast ewes & rams at their weekly sale at Longtown on Thursday 11th July 2019.
| 2019-Jul-12 |
H&H Michael C L Hodgson have launched to the market, Cragg Farm – a traditional Hill Farm in the western Lake District (UNESCO World Heritage Site) which is to be sold by Public Auction.
| 2019-Jul-12 |
JCB Tools - an official licensee of construction equipment manufacturer JCB, has launched a new range of trade-quality power and hand tools.
| 2019-Jul-12 |
Farms and estates are recommended to hold pre-harvest health and safety briefings as a reminder to all staff of the risks involved during this busy time of year and what steps they should take to mitigate them.
| 2019-Jul-10 |
Glorious weather, a record crowd and the high standard of entries all created the perfect atmosphere for a truly memorable show held on Saturday 6th July 2019.
| 2019-Jul-10 |
Bolton Fell and Walton Mosses has been declared a new National Nature Reserve by Natural England.
| 2019-Jul-10 |
North Wales dog trainer Sion Jones, who runs Cefn Eithin Sheep Dogs, had a field day at Skipton Auction Mart’s summer working sheep dogs sale, claiming top call of 10,000gns.
| 2019-Jul-10 |
Changes to reliefs for farming businesses were flagged up when the Office of Tax Simplification has published its report Simplifying the Design of Inheritance Tax.
| 2019-Jul-10 |
NEMSA chairman Kevin Wilson and his son, James, were crowned North of England Mule champions at the 2019 Great Yorkshire Show.
| 2019-Jul-05 |
The future of the British beef industry is being traded away for pennies, warns the National Beef Association.
| 2019-Jul-05 |
A major agricultural show in Leicestershire has awarded a scholarship worth £1,500 to a rural enterprise student working at a leading property consultancy thanks to her innovative ideas to modernise the event.
| 2019-Jul-05 |
The two top-notch principals at Skipton Auction Mart’s latest Craven Dairy Auction show and sale achieved the highest prices seenin recent memory.
| 2019-Jul-05 |
C&D Auction Marts Limited had forward 1,669 prime lambs and 2,549 cast ewes & rams at their weekly sale at Longtown on Thursday 4th July 2019.
| 2019-Jul-05 |
Educating the younger generation and embracing technology will be crucial to safeguarding the future of agriculture in the UK, a group of professionals has warned.
| 2019-Jul-05 |
JCB has secured the biggest single order for Loadall telescopic handlers ever placed by a UK customer as part of a two-year deal worth more than £75 million.
| 2019-Jul-05 |
Sales and service support for specialist slurry application systems for Claas Xerion tractors are now being handled by the Bauer team in the UK and Ireland.
| 2019-Jul-02 |
Expert professional advice when dealing with compulsory purchase transactions is vital to ensure the best result for all involved, says the Central Association of Agricultural Valuers.
| 2019-Jul-02 |
Livestock producers looking for a high yielding forage that offers good feed value and a flexible feeding period should sow a crop of forage kale.
| 2019-Jul-02 |
In a stark warning to the UK Government, the National Beef Association has raised concerns for the entire future of British beef production.
| 2019-Jul-02 |
North of England butchers Kitson & Sons have snapped up both the champion and reserve champion pens at Bentham Auction Mart’s annual summer show and sale of Beltex and Texel prime lambs.
| 2019-Jul-02 |
Almost 3,000 people flocked to Leyburn to visit the NMR/RABDF Gold Cup open day hosted by 2018 competition winner Metcalfe Farms on Tuesday 18th June.
| 2019-Jul-02 |
A leading beef and sheep unit near Dundee is set to host Scotland’s national sheep event, NSA Scotsheep, next year.
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