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Update on farm payment schemes

The Rural Payments Agency (RPA) has now paid almost 99% of eligible farmers under the Basic Payment Scheme (BPS 2020). The latest figures from the RPA show that BPS payments worth £1.76 billion were made to farmers by 29 February. This is an improved position…

Mar 4, 2020Read More

Breakthrough in sustainable diesel production

A new technology that converts biogas into a high-grade liquid fuel that can be used as a direct replacement for fossil fuels is being showcased for the first time at Alliance Dairies in Florida on February 18, 2019. The process developed by UK-based technology company…

Feb 14, 2019Read More

EU bans prophylactic use of antibiotics in farming

The European Parliament has today (25 October 2018) approved new legislation to come into force in 2022, banning the prophylactic use of antibiotics in farming. Preventative antibiotics can be routinely given to farm animals – particularly to pigs and poultry – to compensate for the…

Oct 25, 2018Read More

Young farmer gains first tenancy on Glenlivet Estate

Crown Estate Scotland has announced that a first-time tenant will take over the management of a farm on its Glenlivet Estate. Alex Smith, 33, was chosen from a list of applicants as the new tenant of Dell Farm, a 320 acre farm in a prime…

Jul 10, 2018Read More

Win dinner with Kit Harington – Game of Thrones’ Jon Snow

Win dinner with Kit Harington who plays Jon Snow in the hit series ‘Game of Thrones’, in exchange for funding Longlands Care Farm near Bromyard in Herefordshire, which has launched an appeal for a new headquarters. Kit, whose family is local, is patron of the…

Jun 15, 2018Read More

Agricultural research receives multi-million pound boost

UK universities and agricultural research centres which improve the resilience, sustainability and quality of major crops will benefit from a funding package worth around £5.3 million over five years, Environment Secretary Michael Gove announced today. The funding will go to four leading agricultural research centres…

Jun 15, 2018Read More

FUW raises concerns about Welsh fodder shortages

The Farmers’ Union of Wales says Irish fodder aid schemes highlight and add to concerns in Wales over the impact months of wet weather are having on fodder supplies and prices. Diminishing fodder supplies in the Republic of Ireland led the Irish Government to introduce…

Apr 9, 2018Read More

Sheep Shearers on their way to UK

The National Association of Agricultural Contractors (NAAC) is delighted to announce that that shearers will be allowed to enter the UK this year, in a time-limited window, to provide a vital source of highly skilled and experienced staff for shearing contractors removing the wool of…

Mar 20, 2018Read More

HRH The Prince of Wales launches Farm Resilience Programme at Louth Livestock Market

Today (19th March) HRH The Prince of Wales attended Louth Livestock Market, to announce that Louth will be a new location for year three of The Prince’s Farm Resilience Programme, and meet with key stakeholders involved in saving the mart. HRH took the opportunity to…

Mar 20, 2018Read More

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Renewables

Duisburg municipal utility CHP plant equipped with urea injection system

Mar 19, 2018

Act quickly to avoid grid application fees

Mar 19, 2018

Green gas can help Scotland meet energy goals

Jan 8, 2018

Business View all

UK Agricultural Finance continues to lend

The first few months of the year have been a busy time, with increasing numbers of enquiries after the uncertainty around the election. Unlike…

May 14, 2020Read More

Trade association urges Chancellor to halt Fuel Duty increas…

Liquid fuels trade association, UK and Ireland Fuel Distributors Association (UKIFDA) is urging Chancellor Rishi Sunak to reconsider the rumoured increase to fuel duty…

Mar 4, 2020Read More

AHDB Meat and Dairy to attend Gulfood in Dubai

Meat and dairy from the UK will be in the spotlight this month at one of the world’s biggest annual food and beverage trade…

Feb 14, 2019Read More

QF Tractors Ltd fall foul of Trading Standards

Alan Farrow, a director of QF Tractors Ltd and Christine Farrow, a former director of the company, both of Canal Head, Pocklington appeared at…

Oct 9, 2018Read More

Pirtek celebrates 30 years in the UK

The nation’s leading emergency mobile hydraulic hose repair business celebrated 30 years of UK operations by holding its annual conference at the Trump Turnberry…

Aug 8, 2018Read More

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Arable View all

Scottish cereal farmers call for spring barley competition

Scottish cereal growers are working with ADAS on adding a new spring barley category to the national yield competition– the Yield Enhancement Network…

Feb 14, 2019Read More

Tramline trials used to test winter wheat nitrogen accuracy

An innovative set of trials has helped farmers test the accuracy of nitrogen (N) management in their winter wheat crops. Wheat yields differed…

Aug 8, 2018Read More

Livestock View all

Animal welfare enhanced by new code for laying hens and pullets

The welfare code for laying hens has today been updated as part of a programme of reforms to safeguard and enhance the welfare of animals. Strengthened statutory guidance…

Aug 8, 2018Read More

More on Livestock

Arla farmers join forces to increase resilience and profitability

Education & Skills View all

Student’s silage project aims to advise farmers on best practice

A student’s study at Harper Adams University has found that grass silage of a shorter chop-length increases dairy cows’ dry matter intake and milk yields…

Mar 8, 2018Read More

Potential new UK vet school an interesting development, says BVA

Glamorgan primary school kids get first class lesson in farming

Scientists aim to stamp out new horticultural pest

Agricultural insight for Derby College students

Motors View all

Kia reveals first images of all-electric Niro

Kia has unveiled a new all-electric version of Niro at the 5th International Electric Vehicle Expo in Jeju, Korea. Due to receive its global debut at the Paris…

May 11, 2018Read More

New gearbox broadens VW Amarok appeal

Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles has broadened the appeal of its Amarok pick-up, introducing a manual gearbox option to the range in combination with the 204 PS engine. This reduces…

Nov 21, 2017Read More

Brake calls for compulsory rural driving lessons for learners

Road safety charity Brake is today calling for compulsory lessons on rural roads for learner drivers, as part of a graduated licensing system, to reduce fatalities and serious…

Aug 23, 2017Read More

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