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Two of the UK’s iconic native sheep breeds – the Manx Loaghtan and the Leicester Longwool breeds – are moved to the most urgent ‘Priority’ category in the new Rare Breeds Survival Trust (RBST) ...
One of John Clegg & Co's most recent launches is the Aberdeenshire Portfolio, which is a collection of eleven well-located, commercial and amenity woodlands, some with mature timber ready to harvest.
Treating potato and sugar beet crops now with nitrogen fixing bacteria biofertilisers could ensure plants have essential nutrients available during key growth stages if dry weather compromises uptake ...
The sunniest March on record has contributed to a bumper early harvest of British asparagus and rhubarb, with Ocado's sales data showing that consumers are taking full advantage.
Powers introduced could see water bosses who cover up illegal sewage spills sent to prison for two years. New measures will force water companies to end their disgraceful behaviour and clean up our ...
Organic and ecological farmers can now access interest-free, unsecured loans of up to £25,000 following the relaunch of the charitable Dean Organic Fund. Run by the Organic Research Centre, the fund ...
Dylan Jones at Castellior, Anglesey has been growing Wynnstay's Squire grass for the past 15 years. Farming in partnership with his father Wyn, he finishes around 1,600 dairy cross cattle a year on ...
The NAO report recommends that Defra must understand the costs and deliverability of its plans, alongside the impact they will have on customers' bills. Defra needs to address the gaps in regulatory ...
The Farmers’ Union of Wales (FUW) recently welcomed Plaid Cymru South Wales East Senedd Members, Delyth Jewell MS and Peredur Owen Griffiths MS on a farm visit in Blaenau Gwent, highlighting the ...
If you farm in Pembrokeshire and can demonstrate your farm’s use of the latest technological methods to promote progressive, sustainable agriculture then the Pembrokeshire Agricultural Society ...
“To realise the benefit of the increased beef prices,keep an eye on youngstock post turnout to check they are growing to target. If you are in doubt over grass quality take a sample and get it checked ...
Farm technology is moving on apace, with the latest innovations helping producers to improve efficiencies while benefiting the environment and their bottom line. Visitors to the Cereals Event will be ...