sustainability

Introducing Laying Hen Housing for Health and Welfare grants Written by The Team Credit: Matt Cartney. Crown Copyright. Next month, a new grant for hen housing will be available to laying hen and pullet farmers in England with flocks of 1,000 birds or more. We've just published the guidance...

Written by Richard Halleron from Agriland Dale Farm is planning to expand its milk pool in Northern Ireland by up to 1%/annum over the next 10 years, according to the co-op’s group chief executive, Nick Whelan. If achieved, this will see Dale Farm processing an extra 10 million litres of...

Written by Richard Halleron from Agriland The first morning of Balmoral Show 2024 will see Royal Ulster Agricultural Society (RUAS) president, John Henning, welcome Northern Ireland’s agriculture minister – Andrew Muir MLA – to the event. The Minister for the Department of Agriculture...

I received an email from Cefetra today asking me to complete a survey on human rights compliance and sustainability issues This is to help the German parent company meet their “ecological and social responsibility and legal obligations in our supply chains” A couple of my thoughts are… Nope...

Written by Eva Osborne-Sherlock from Agriland Northern Ireland’s agriculture minister Andrew Muir has said the aim of the Farm Support and Development Programme is to improve the long-term resilience of the agri-food sector. Speaking to MLAs during an oral statement in the Chamber, Muir...

Written by Daisy Bury from CPM Magazine Download PDF Can sugar beet growers successfully use reduced cultivations to reap the cost saving benefits and improve sustainability credentials? CPM learns about a trial comparing different approaches. By Mike Abram In most crops, reducing...

Written by CPM Magazine from CPM Magazine Download PDF Hutchinsons’ has made a substantial investment in its digital offering to provide an all-in-one farm management system which promises to deliver the goods for UK agriculture. CPM headed to London to hear more about the Omnia EasyPlan...

Written by CPM Magazine from CPM Magazine Download PDF In an era where growers are looking to cultivate sustainable rotations which combine farm practicalities with economic returns, experts believe winter barley may increase in importance. CPM finds out more. By Charlotte Cunningham While...

Written by Matt Hopkins from Precision Ag The report highlights Biome Makers’ commitment to sustainability and the innovative use of its BeCrop technology. The post Biome Makers’ 2023 Impact Report Highlights Innovations in Regenerative Agriculture appeared first on Global Ag Tech Initiative...

So, things have changed a little, organic is the old school, flat cap wearing, tweed kinda feel. Regenerative is the new kid on the block, rather edgy, slick style but promising a down to earth feel. So in the marketing eyes of the British Retail Consortium who are they going to run with? Who...

Written by Stella Meehan from Agriland The 2024 World Farmers’ Organistion (WFO) annual meeting will take place from June 17 to June 21 at the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) premises in Rome, Italy. The event will convene hundreds of farmers of all sizes and...

Written by Francess McDonnell from Agriland The board of Lakeland Dairies has confirmed that the base price for milk supplied in April has been held from last month. A base price of 41.9c/L – based on 3.6% butterfat and 3.3% protein – will be paid for April milk in the Republic of Ireland...

Written by Francess McDonnell from Agriland The board of Lakeland Dairies has confirmed that the base price for milk supplied in April has been held from last month. A base price of 41.9c/L – based on 3.6% butterfat and 3.3% protein – will be paid for April milk in the Republic of Ireland...

Written by Claire Sammon from Agriland A UK-wide plan to tackle antimicrobial resistance (AMR) has been welcomed by the Minister of Health of Northern Ireland, Robin Swann and the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs, Andrew Muir MLA. The five-year National Action Plan...

Predicted that within 5 years new cars won't be offered with a manual gearbox. Change driven by rise (& legislation) of EVs but also by new drivers opting to learn only on automatics. Be a bit sad IMO as it's a pleasure & a skill to match gear changes to revs but with flappy paddles, I have...

I've had my daily text come through from my feed rep to say hipro soya is £408/t for november/December contract Would it be ridiculous for me to contract 3kg/cow for september-april? It seems a bloody good price to me...

Written by Eva Osborne-Sherlock from Agriland Northern Ireland’s agriculture, environment and rural affairs minister, Andrew Muir, has urged farmers to submit Single Applications ahead of the deadline to avoid late claim penalties. Single Applications submitted between May 16 and June 10...

Written by Francess McDonnell from Agriland Dale Farm, the Northern Ireland dairy co-op owned by 1,300 farmers, is to invest £70 million in a new cheese processing plant. The co-op plans to develop the new cheddar processing plant at its existing facility in Dunmanbridge outside Cookstown in...

Written by Eva Osborne-Sherlock from Agriland The Royal Highland & Agricultural Society of Scotland (RHASS) has launched a new creative campaign for the Royal Highland Show – ‘The Royal Highland Ohh!’. The campaign aims to highlight the “unexpected elements” of the Royal Highland Show, which...

Written by Agriland Team from Agriland By Chris McCullough In an idyllic region of southern Spain seemingly unaffected as yet by climate change, a special breed of pigs roam the open countryside producing one of the world’s most famous meats. These are Iberian pigs which are renowned for...