A legal challenge backed by the NFU and funded by its Legal Assistance Scheme has resulted in the Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) scrapping a…
Month: April 2015
A local sheep farmer, based near Honiton, Devon, has reported the first incidence of blowfly strike in the region, warning other farmers that the parasite season…
Today, Tuesday the 21st April, marks a new chapter for Sumo UK. After 23 years as head of the company, Shaun Wealleans will be joined by…
Knight Farm Machinery is introducing Tier 4 compliant engines to its 1800 series self-propelled sprayers, which means that all self-propelled models now benefit from the cost…
Farmers remain concerned over the possible impact of changes to the bTB testing regime which will come into effect in England on May 1, the NFU…
Professional development register Dairy Pro has reached a ground-breaking agreement with the UK’s largest dairy company, farmer-owned cooperative Arla, in which Arla UK farmer members engaged…
The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has called for the four-year culls of badgers in West Somerset and West Gloucestershire to be completed using the ‘tried and…
A leading retailer has apologised after selling imported lamb in a Borders store incorrectly labelled as being born, bred and slaughtered in the UK. Borders sheep…
Whether it is steak, roast or mince, beef is as popular as ever according to a new YouGov poll, carried out ahead of this year’s Great…
Farmers are encouraged to get their old season lambs away quickly to avoid losing out financially, says the National Sheep Association (NSA), suggesting the practice of…