Managing wildlife on similar estates in Scotland was of course the focus of the Assembly, but in his remarks as headline sponsor, Virgin Money's Head of Agriculture put this key aspect of ...

A University of Exeter researcher will cycle hundreds of miles across England to interview women in farming about their visions for the future. PhD student Veronica White will set off from Land’s End ...

On the sheep front, entries are, as usual, looking superb, says Ms Barber. Competitors will be showing their best native, continental, and rare breeds. And the Sheep Shearing competition will be ...

The Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) has yesterday published its detailed response to the Farm Assurance Review (FAR), confirming a strong commitment to change that ensures ...

Jen Davidson, Scotland Conservation Officer of the British Dragonfly Society said: "FLS manage large areas of forest and land that do and can further provide ideal habitat for dragonflies.

Students who are currently studying, or have been accepted to start their studies, are invited to apply for £1,000 worth of financial support from the Pembrokeshire Agricultural Society to assist with ...

EIT Food, the world's largest food innovation community, has announced the winners of its Fast Track to Market Initiative, awarding a total of €874,503 in funding to mature agrifood startups and SMEs.

DEFRA: Former NFU President and farmer Baroness Minette Batters appointed by Defra to lead Farm Profitability Crossbench peer, Baroness Batters appointed by the Secretary of State to provide ...

Maize growers are being advised to consider adding the nitrogen stabiliser Instinct to extend the nutrient's availability to plants while they establish.

· England's trees outside woodlands have been mapped by satellite and laser and available to public for first time revealing they make up 30% of nation's tree cover. · Mapping will help to accurately ...

In response to increased findings of highly pathogenic avian influenza ('bird flu') in wild birds and new cases in poultry and kept birds, the Avian Influenza housing measures are being extended in ...

In 2020, Aldi pledged to spend an additional £3.5bn a year with British suppliers by the end of 2025. However, Britain’s fourth-largest supermarket has already surpassed this target, spending more ...