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EA urges water conservation after driest spring in 69 years

Agri-Business

about 1 year ago

EA urges water conservation after driest spring in 69 years

The Environment Agency (EA) has urged water companies to do more to safeguard water supplies after the driest start to spring in 69 years

Court: Egg packers prosecuted for forging best before dates

Pig/Poultry

about 1 year ago

Court: Egg packers prosecuted for forging best before dates

The UK government have declared that criminals found responsible for re-packing eggs with fake best before dates have been prosecuted

New Zealand ratio of sheep per person drops to 4.5:1 – govt

Agri-Business

about 1 year ago

New Zealand ratio of sheep per person drops to 4.5:1 – govt

The ratio of sheep per person in New Zealand is reportedly on the decline, with new figures indicating 4.5 sheep per head of population.

Police Scotland conduct investigations into two dog attacks

Sheep

about 1 year ago

Police Scotland conduct investigations into two dog attacks

Police Scotland has appealed for information after livestock were killed and injured in two separate dog attacks in the Scottish highlands

20 NI farmers visit The Netherlands to explore innovations

N.Ireland

about 1 year ago

20 NI farmers visit The Netherlands to explore innovations

CAFRE has led a farm innovation visit of 20 Northern Irish farmers to The Netherlands to learn about reducing ammonia emissions.

Pig/Poultry

about 1 year ago

Virologists issue call to action to mitigate rising global bird flu threat

The Global Virus Network has issued a call-to-action to address the threat of H5N1 avian influenza, commonly known as bird flu.

Virologists issue call to action to mitigate rising global bird flu threat

Dairy

about 1 year ago

Police 'moove' herd of cows from public park in Leicestershire

Leicestershire Police have confirmed that its officers attended a local public park in Blaby, following reports of a loose herd of cows

Police ‘moove’ herd of cows from public park in Leicestershire

Rural Life

about 1 year ago

Thousands of school pupils engage in ‘Loan a Lamb’ initiative

Thousands of primary school children across Sussex and Surrey have had the chance to care for lambs at school, through the Loan a Lamb scheme

Thousands of school pupils engage in ‘Loan a Lamb’ initiative

Rural Life

about 1 year ago

Watch: Farmer Phil’s calves jump for joy with space hoppers

Farmer and internet sensation, Philip Stewart, aka ‘Farmer Phil’, has introduced calf enrichment on his Longford farm - space hoppers.

Watch: Farmer Phil’s calves jump for joy with space hoppers

Environment

about 1 year ago

New scheme supports Welsh farming in national parks landscapes

The Welsh government have lauched a new funding scheme targeting farmers working in national parks and national landscapes

New scheme supports Welsh farming in national parks landscapes

N.Ireland

about 1 year ago

Public consultation on NI Nutrients Action Programme

Agriculture Minister Andrew Muir, has announced the launch of a public consultation on NI Nutrients Action Programme (NAP) 2026–2029.

Public consultation on NI Nutrients Action Programme

N.Ireland

about 1 year ago

NI Water urges farmers to check for leaks to avoid large bills

NI Water has urged farmers across the region to check their land and buildings for water leaks amid waning supplies

NI Water urges farmers to check for leaks to avoid large bills

N.Ireland

about 1 year ago

Beekeepers call for coordinated all-Ireland bee inspection service

Beekeepers across the island of Ireland have collectively called for the establishment of an all-Ireland coordinated bee inspection service.

Beekeepers call for coordinated all-Ireland bee inspection service

Pig/Poultry

about 1 year ago

More ticks carrying Lyme disease bacteria in pheasant areas – study

New research has revealed that ticks are more likely to carry the bacteria that causes Lyme disease in areas where pheasants are released.

More ticks carrying Lyme disease bacteria in pheasant areas – study

Rural Life

about 1 year ago

Husband and wife sentenced after breaching animal welfare order

Two farmers have been sentenced in court after previously being found guilty of breaching a disqualification order relating to animal welfare

Husband and wife sentenced after breaching animal welfare order

Rural Life

about 1 year ago

100 cows killed in drone attack on Ukrainian farm

The Ukrainian Agri Council has claimed that Russian drones have targeted a farm in the Kharkiv...

100 cows killed in drone attack on Ukrainian farm

Schemes

about 1 year ago

New govt strategy aims to build healthier food system in Wales

A new 'Community Food Strategy' has been launched in Wales, aiming to strengthen local food systems and improve healthy eating in the country

New govt strategy aims to build healthier food system in Wales

Environment

about 1 year ago

Met Office forecasts temperature highs of 27°C this week

Temperatures are set to rise next week across parts of the UK, the Met Office has forecasted, with 27°C forecasted on Wednesday

Met Office forecasts temperature highs of 27°C this week

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