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Agricultural, Environmental, Countryside and Farming News from the UK and beyond.
| 2018-Nov-30 |
Bovine TB test developers, PBD Biotech, have appointed a new Commercial Director to meet growing international interest in their new Actiphage diagnostic.
| 2018-Nov-30 |
C&D Auction Marts Limited had forward 17 cattle, 4,465 prime lambs and 5,054 cast ewes & rams at their weekly sale at Longtown on Thursday 29th November 2018.
| 2018-Nov-30 |
Sheep farmers, students and industry professionals travelled from across the UK to attend the National Sheep Association’s annual Next Generation event.
| 2018-Nov-30 |
The UK’s leading compulsory purchase experts have welcomed the Government’s decision to scrap plans to change the legislation that covers the process.
| 2018-Nov-30 |
North Yorkshire and Durham butcher Anthony Kitson has again snapped up the supreme champion beef cattle at two of the UK’s leading Christmas primestock shows.
| 2018-Nov-30 |
A UK business advisory firm has struck a major deal to help roll out software that is revolutionising the day-to-day management of farms.
| 2018-Nov-28 |
Technology advances must be backed by maintenance and inspections of core machinery say Farmers & Mercantile Insurance Brokers.
| 2018-Nov-28 |
With a grain maize harvest of 1,111 t in eight hours and 1,620 t in twelve hours, the family-owned Stewart Farms Partnership from Yorkville, Illinois simultaneously set two new Guinness World Records using a Claas Lexion 760 Terra Trac.
| 2018-Nov-28 |
On Monday 3rd December 2018, Harrison and Hetherington are hosting their annual Christmas Cracker show and prime stock sale, at Newtown St Boswells Auction Mart.
| 2018-Nov-28 |
Tenant farmers in Scotland are being advised to act fast to ensure they meet the Amnesty deadline for tenant improvement discussions.
| 2018-Nov-28 |
Small-scale solar photovoltaic arrays and battery storage are looking increasingly attractive as capital costs decline and energy prices rise, but farms and estates should beware mis-selling in the market.
| 2018-Nov-28 |
The Ribble Valley secured supreme champion at Skipton Auction Mart’s annual Christmas prime lambs show when Ian Lancaster, of Coldcotes Farm landed the prestigious title for the first time.
| 2018-Nov-26 |
The Rare Breeds Survival Trust has announced the appointment of Christopher Price as its new Chief Executive Officer. He will take over the leadership of RBST at a key point in its history.
| 2018-Nov-26 |
Fourth generation beekeeper Erik Tihelka is relishing the opportunity to pursue his passion for the hard-working insects as an Animal Science student at Hartpury College.
| 2018-Nov-26 |
As the Welsh agricultural industry looks ahead to one of the highlights in the UK livestock calendar, the Royal Welsh Winter Fair, farmers in Wales remain anxious about the prospect of a ‘nightmare’ no-deal Brexit, according to NFU Cymru.
| 2018-Nov-26 |
Colonisation of roots by mycorrhizal fungi has been shown in new research to be compatible with modern wheat crops, but with variation between varieties.
| 2018-Nov-26 |
Early forage analyses suggest the acid loading effect of many grass and maize silages will be high within Tailor Made Rations this winter.
| 2018-Nov-26 |
Including red clover in silage leys has the potential to boost dry matter production by more than two tonnes per hectare per year and increase nutritional quality in the clamp.
| 2018-Nov-23 |
KUHN Farm Machinery will be attending LAMMA ‘19 with a wide range of machinery from its sprayer, baler, baler-wrapper and feed wagon ranges, plus a selection of fertiliser spreaders, cultivation equipment and seed drills.
| 2018-Nov-23 |
British farmers can now use marine technology to boost crop yields and health, following the union of two cutting edge plant health businesses.
| 2018-Nov-23 |
Inevitably, the UK’s exit from the EU featured prominently at this year’s BCPC Congress, with speakers covering a range of policy and practical implications and opportunities.
| 2018-Nov-23 |
Sexed semen from a premier selection of elite bulls will be available for UK dairy farmers for the first time from LIC this spring.
| 2018-Nov-23 |
Plenty of adverse factors, primarily severe weather with extremes of both hot and cold, stacked up to make life extremely difficult for the UK breeding sheep sector this year.
| 2018-Nov-23 |
Fertilisers and manures are a vital part of growing crops and productive grassland - but they can also have a serious impact on our water and air quality.
| 2018-Nov-23 |
C&D Auction Marts Limited had forward 25 cattle, 3,885 prime lambs and 4,818 cast ewes & rams at their weekly sale at Longtown on Thursday 22nd November 2018.
| 2018-Nov-21 |
“Tremendous” and “knowledgeable” is how judges described the YFC finalists at this year’s national finals of the Beef and Pigs Live and Carcase competition at the English Winter Fair.
| 2018-Nov-21 |
Texel breeders through the Texel Sheep Society are set to deliver a number of significant benefits for the future of the UK sheep industry, according to speakers at the Society’s iTexel Conference.
| 2018-Nov-21 |
A survey of crofters’ attitudes by the Scottish Crofting Federation shows that crofters are wary of the future of the livestock industry in the Highlands and Islands.
| 2018-Nov-21 |
Coleg Meirion-Dwyfor Glynllifon, near Caernarfon will be the setting for NSA Welsh Sheep 2019 to be held on Tuesday 21st May.
| 2018-Nov-21 |
The UK Forest Market Report 2018, launched today in London, has revealed that patience and shrewd forestry investment choices have paid dividends over the last 12 months.
| 2018-Nov-21 |
The much anticipated climax of Skipton Auction Mart’s primestock year, the high profile annual Christmas shows and sales, take place on Sunday 25th November.
| 2018-Nov-19 |
Massey Ferguson is honoured to receive a finalist award for its MF 6713 in the Best Utility category in Tractor of the Year 2019.
| 2018-Nov-19 |
John Deere’s new 9000 Series self-propelled forage harvester will be making its UK public show debut at AgriScot on Wednesday 21st November.
| 2018-Nov-19 |
The farming business to some people is just the same as the business conducted by betting sites in that it’s all about gambling.
| 2018-Nov-19 |
The cell count sensor GEA DairyMilk M6850 has won the Audience Award as “Novelty of the Year” at EuroTier 2018.
| 2018-Nov-19 |
The National Sheep Association is opposing the view released by the Committee on Climate Change and is pointing out the far greater benefits of sheep.
| 2018-Nov-19 |
Exciting teenagers about a career in agriculture is the aim of a new joint project between The National Federation of Young Farmers’ Clubs and LEAF Education that launched at Ag Careers Live on 15 November.
| 2018-Nov-16 |
David Kivell, one of the country’s leading auctioneers, has been elected as the new chairman of the Livestock Auctioneers Association.
| 2018-Nov-16 |
Erecting and refurbishing farm buildings will be more financially viable now that farmers can benefit from the new Structures and Buildings Allowance.
| 2018-Nov-16 |
The Borderway Black and White Sale at Carlisle which this year will be held on Saturday 1 December, has become a globally recognised and highly successful event within the dairy industry.
| 2018-Nov-16 |
In a step to address the changing requirements of livestock farmers, Crystalyx, the UK’s leading feed block supplier, has developed two new products; Crystalyx Sheep Beet Balancer and Crystalyx Beet Balancer.
| 2018-Nov-16 |
C&D Auction Marts Limited had forward 40 cattle, 4,406 prime lambs and 4,331 cast ewes & rams at their weekly sale at Longtown on Thursday 15th November 2018.
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| 2018-Nov-14 |
European milking and cooling equipment manufacturer, Fullwood Packo, launched a series of new products and a new corporate identity at this year’s EuroTier show in Hannover, Germany on 13th November.
| 2018-Nov-14 |
With its stunning scenery and the ethereal majesty of the Cuillin, the Isle of Skye is one of Scotland’s most popular and iconic tourist destinations.
| 2018-Nov-14 |
In order to treat the livestock manure to enable the utilization of the associated nutrient surpluses, GEA has developed an application-specific GEA Manure Decanter.
| 2018-Nov-14 |
Seaweed technology could be the answer to boosting crop yields at a time of declining chemical efficacy, with scientific breakthroughs revealing the multiple benefits of algae.
| 2018-Nov-14 |
Antibiotic stewardship actions supported by the animal health sector are having a positive effect across Europe, says AnimalhealthEurope.
| 2018-Nov-14 |
The National Sheep Association has welcomed the long-awaited news of TSE rule changes for the ageing of sheep for SRM removal.
| 2018-Nov-12 |
A top call of 3,400gns and a clearance rate of 95% produced the headlines at The Aberdeen-Angus Cattle Society’s inaugural autumn show and sale of pedigree females at Skipton Auction Mart.
| 2018-Nov-12 |
KUHN Farm Machinery has announced the launch of the next generation of its MAXIMA precision seed drills.
| 2018-Nov-12 |
KUHN Farm Machinery has announced the launch of the next generation of its MAXIMA precision seed drills.
| 2018-Nov-12 |
The National Association of Agricultural Contractors (NAAC) has launched a new, revitalised website featuring an improved, easy to navigate ‘Find a Contractor’ area.
| 2018-Nov-12 |
There was a strong commercial interest in Charolais bulls at Welshpool on 8 November. Bidding peaked at 7,000gns and 27 bulls sold to an average of £3,771, while the demand for Charolais females fuelled a 4,400gns top bid.
| 2018-Nov-12 |
We will remember them… JCB has paid its final tribute to the World War I generation by presenting a cheque for more than £30,000 to The Royal British Legion’s Poppy Appeal.
| 2018-Nov-12 |
EU vets are not a novelty even in the remotest areas of rural Wales. And multilingualism is embraced in a country that is officially bilingual. A Welsh speaking Greek vet, though, is a talking point.
| 2018-Nov-12 |
Beef Shorthorn females met an exceptional demand from a packed ringside selling to a new 11,000gns Skipton centre breed record.
| 2018-Nov-09 |
The Tenant Farmers Association is calling for urgent action from the Government to make necessary changes to the legislative and fiscal frameworks within which agricultural tenancies operate.
| 2018-Nov-09 |
This year marks the 10th anniversary of CLAAS UK working with SRUC Barony to offer apprenticeship courses for students from CLAAS dealerships in the north of England, Scotland and Ireland.
| 2018-Nov-09 |
A significant number of UK beef and dairy calf rearers feel they don’t give their youngstock the attention they deserve, according to a recent survey conducted by MSD Animal Health.
| 2018-Nov-09 |
Breedr and Rothamsted Research announce ‘Field to Yield’ trial to help livestock producers gain higher retail value.
| 2018-Nov-09 |
New Holland’s new CR Revelation combine range takes automation to a new level with the award-winning IntelliSense system and introduces a host of improvements.
| 2018-Nov-09 |
C&D Auction Marts Limited had forward 36 cattle, 3,953 prime lambs and 4,408 cast ewes & rams at their weekly sale at Longtown on Thursday 8th November 2018.
| 2018-Nov-09 |
John Deere has announced that as of 1 November 2018, the company’s Fuel Guarantee Programme will apply to field as well as road work.
| 2018-Nov-07 |
The Technical Events Team at Grandstand Stoneleigh Events were delighted to be awarded the organising team of the year at a prestigious event at London’s Honourable Artillery Company.
| 2018-Nov-07 |
Ribble Valley father and son, Richard and Mark Ireland, of Heys Farm, Whalley, were in sparkling form again when landing a hat-trick of consecutive monthly prime lamb championships.
| 2018-Nov-07 |
An Inverness College UHI student is celebrating after winning a prestigious award from Tilhill Forestry.
| 2018-Nov-07 |
The Rural Payments Agency published the Basic Payment Scheme entitlement values and greening rates online on Tuesday 6 November 2018.
| 2018-Nov-07 |
First Minister Nicola Sturgeon formally opened the Roslin Innovation Centre at the University of Edinburgh’s Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies on Monday 5th November.
| 2018-Nov-07 |
These may be changing and uncertain times for the agricultural industry, but there was certainly nothing uncertain about Borderway Agri–Expo held on Friday 2nd November.
| 2018-Nov-05 |
From Brexit to ‘Trojan dogs’, the British Veterinary Association will be hosting a range of topical sessions at its two-day Congress at the London Vet Show.
| 2018-Nov-05 |
A ready demand for Charolais at Dungannon on Friday 2 November saw bull prices top at 5,800gns with an of average of £3,335 for the 34 sold - eight more than last year’s corresponding sale.
| 2018-Nov-05 |
Ensuring the safety of tractors and other agricultural equipment means ensuring the control systems that are in place work as they are meant to.
| 2018-Nov-05 |
Adding a self-propelled sprayer to the Vicon sprayer range provides a complete offering of crop spraying solutions for UK farmers and contractors.
| 2018-Nov-05 |
Adama will be supporting this year’s CropTec Show at the East of England Showground, Peterborough, 28th - 29th November by hosting the show’s Cereal Diseases Hub.
| 2018-Nov-05 |
Beef and dairy producers interested in a move to computerised calf feeding, or indeed replacing ageing machines, will soon be able to apply for a further round of grant funding under the popular Countryside Productivity Small Grants scheme.
| 2018-Nov-05 |
Young people with an enthusiasm for the sheep sector are invited to join likeminded individuals and industry professionals at a free event later this month, held as part of the National Sheep Association Next Generation project.
| 2018-Nov-02 |
KUHN UK will be launching a radar-equipped, automatic spread pattern control system for its AXIS 50.2 twin-disc fertiliser spreader at this year’s CropTec Show on Wednesday 28th November.
| 2018-Nov-02 |
More than 120 agricultural show organisers, from right across the UK, are heading to Southampton next week for a superb programme of expert talks, lively group discussions and even a spot of Ceilidh dancing.
| 2018-Nov-02 |
C&D Auction Marts Limited had forward 16 cattle, 3,025 prime lambs and 6,096 cast ewes & rams at their weekly sale at Longtown on Thursday 1st November 2018.
| 2018-Nov-02 |
NOAH’s conference held on 30th October brought together over 100 delegates from across the animal health sector to discuss and debate the future of animal health, as EU Exit negotiations continue.
| 2018-Nov-02 |
This month’s iTexel Conference will give attendees a chance to hear how ongoing research could help farmers breed sheep with greater resistance to key diseases, potentially reducing antibiotic use.
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