Written by William Kellett
International food expert Chris Elliott OBE offered seven principles that would help the Welsh red meat industry with “a sustainable food supply system based on integrity” in his address to Hybu Cig Cymru-Meat Promotion Wales (HCC)’s virtual conference last week.
“When I talk about food integrity I talk about seven core principles,” the Queen’s University Belfast Professor told online industry viewers.
The “Sustainable Seven” are:
“How safe is our food? What...
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Written by William Kellett
The Farmers’ Union of Wales (FUW) has reacted with dismay that support for Welsh hydropower has been axed and is urging the Welsh government to look for a long-term solution to keep the production of hydropower on farms a viable option.
The FUW has consistently recognised the threat represented by climate change and the need to take action and farmers in Wales have been instrumental in helping achieve a more than five-fold increase in renewable energy production...
Written by William Kellett
H5N8 avian influenza has been detected in captive birds at a non-poultry premise near Stroud in Gloucestershire.
Tests are ongoing to determine the pathogenicity of the strain.
A 3km and 10km Temporary Control Zone (TCZ) have been put in place around the infected premises.
On November 11, a nationwide Avian Influenza Prevention Zone (AIPZ) was announced for England, Wales and Scotland.
Chief Veterinary Officer Christine Middlemiss said:
“Whether you keep just...
Written by Rachel Martin
Northern Ireland could be included in a cover letter on the Republic of Ireland’s application for PGI status for Irish Grass-Fed Beef, AgriLand can reveal.
AgriLand understands the Republic’s Minister of Agriculture Charlie McConalogue expressed his intention to reference the region in a letter accompanying the application but not within the application itself.
The recommendation was discussed and accepted by the Republic of Ireland’s Beef Taskforce; an...
Written by Rachel Martin
Livestock marts and agricultural supply shops have been included on the exemption list to stay open as Northern Ireland enters even stricter lockdown measures.
On Thursday night (November 19), the Executive agreed to introduce a further two-week circuit breaker to slow the spread of Covid-19 in the community and protect the health service.
The new restrictions will cover two weeks from November 27 until December 11.
Members of the public are advised to stay at...
Written by John Swire
A survey has shown farmers and landowners have a strong interest in the environment and the need to tackle climate change – but they do have concerns over the lack of clarity on the Environmental Land Management Scheme (ELMS).
The survey, carried out jointly by the Country Land & Business Association (CLA) and Strutt & Parker ahead of the first CLA Rural Powerhouse Week (November 23rd to 26th), offers an insight into how farmers and landowners feel about the shift...
Featured Solution - Soil Health - applications and opportunities for climate-smart farming, food security and environmental integrity
Soil health is a product of interactions between plant roots and the living fraction of the soil, operating within the constraints of the physical, chemical and climatic parameters of the soil environment, writes Neil Douglas Fuller of the Atlas Sustainable Soil Programme.
In part, soil health is determined by the inherent, effectively fixed, properties of...
Written by William Kellett
A farmer in North Yorkshire has died from injuries sustained in an accident at a livestock mart.
The incident happened last month on Wednesday, October 7, at the Ruswarp Mart in Whitby, North Yorkshire. The victim was struck by a haulers vehicle exiting the loading area of the mart.
The farmer was airlifted to hospital by Yorkshire Air Ambulance and underwent surgery. Sadly, the farmer recently passed away from his injuries.
Mart auctioneer Robert Smith said...
Written by Agriland Team
JCB is launching its first ever electric Loadall model as the expansion of its E-TECH range of zero-emissions machines gathers pace.
More than 43 years after the company introduced its first telescopic handlers, the wraps have now come off the 525-60E, a full electric version of the well-known Loadall.
Designed to deliver the same performance as the conventional diesel-powered machine, the 525-60E offers a zero-emissions load handling solution for use in...
Written by John Swire
With grassland taking a hammering over 2019/20 and many growers now planning extensive reseeding next year, first year fertiliser management will play a critical role in their future performance and longevity, says Ross Leadbeater of CF Fertilisers.
Optimum grassland nutrition can not only improve dry matter yields from new pastures, it can also maximise production throughout their life and extend intervals between re-seeding, he points out.
“It’s important to match...
Written by William Kellett
NFU Scotland is asking its members to fill out its inaugural connectivity survey, to help lobby for improved mobile and broadband connectivity for farmers and crofters.
Farming, crofting and diversified agri-businesses rely on fast, reliable internet access and dependable mobile signal, yet NFU Scotland understands that many businesses are being held back due to poor connections.
NFU Scotland believes that with so many services being forced to move onto an...
Written by Agriland Team
There are positive price trends emerging for prime cattle this week in Northern Ireland. Unlike the southern trade, processor quotes are continuing to rise.
The trade last week saw an increase of 4p/kg in prime cattle grades – in comparison to the previous week. With prices predicted to have increased by an additional 2p/kg for this week.
According to the Livestock and Meat Commission (LMC) in Northern Ireland, U-3-grading cattle were trading at a price of...
Country diary: the farming year begins with a bang for the ewes
Written by Andrea Meanwell
Tebay, Cumbria: Blissfully unaware of the consequences of the vet’s visit earlier in the year, these vasectomised males pursue the yows, nudging and sniffing them to see if they would be receptive to mating
The new farming year started with a bang on Guy Fawkes night after we loosed seven tups among the yows on our upland farm on the edge of the Howgill Fells. My son and I had spent hours discussing...
Written by William Kellett
More than 50 projects led by community and volunteer groups, councils and individuals have been awarded a share of a £10 million pot to increase tree numbers in urban areas through small-scale planting projects.
The funding has been awarded as part of the second and final round of the Forestry Commission’s Urban Tree Challenge Fund.
The second round will result in the planting of over 84,000 trees in towns and cities across England.
This announcement means that...
Virtual show dedicated to precision agriculture
Trimble Agriculture is holding its first ever virtual show dedicated to precision agriculture, bringing technical specialists to farmers’ living rooms.
The fully packed schedule offers something for everyone – whether they are new to precision farming or at the cutting edge. “We hope this will make up for the loss of traditional shows this year and offer the opportunity for farmers to speak to experts in the comfort of their home,” says Lee...
Independent environment watchdog
Written by Defra Press Office
Environment Secretary George Eustice has set out the next steps in establishing a new world-leading independent environmental watchdog.
Writing to the chairs of the parliamentary Environmental Audit Committee (EAC) and the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee (EFRA), he explained how the Office for Environmental Protection (OEP) will be established and operational as soon as possible following Royal Assent of the...
ICCAT negotiations on mako sharks
Written by Defra Press Office
The International Commission for the Conservation of Atlantic Tunas (ICCAT) 2020 fishery management negotiations are currently taking place by correspondence.
The UK has co-sponsored a proposal alongside Canada and Senegal which would provide greater protections for mako sharks, proposing a full retention ban of North Atlantic shortfin mako shark caught in ICCAT-managed fisheries. This is line with clear scientific advice...
Response to the call from WWF to install on-board cameras to reduce bycatch
Written by Defra Press Office
Today there is coverage in the Daily Mail, i, Daily Telegraph, Yorkshire Post and Sky News online of a report issued yesterday by WWF calling for the government to install Remote Electronic Monitoring devices on all UK fishing vessels, in an attempt to reduce the number of animals inadvertently trapped in fishing nets as part of what is known as fishing bycatch.
The UK is a global...
Written by William Kellett
JCB has unveiled its new range of fully-electric products in a virtual launch at its headquarters in Rocester, Staffordshire.
Four zero-emission electric machines were launched, including a fully electric telescopic handler.
A 1t dumper was also shown to those attending the virtual launch along with an electric mini-excavator and a walk-behind mini dumper.
A JCB spokesman told Business Live:
JCB chief innovation officer Tim Burnhope said:
“We are delighted...
Written by Rachel Martin
Northern Irish agricultural industry leaders have warned they could object to the Republic’s Grass-Fed PGI application should it persist in excluding northern farmers.
The Livestock and Meat Commission for Northern Ireland (LMC), the Northern Ireland Meat Exporters Association (NIMEA) and the Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) have joined forces to insist any application to grant “Irish Grass-Fed Beef” Protected Geographical Indication (PGI) status must include Northern...
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Tractor Chat #01 - with Direct Driller Magazine Farmer Focus writer Phil Rowbottom
Discussing direct drilling wheat, Oil seed rape growing in the UK, Fendt 724 tractor and his Sky Easy Drill.
Discussing direct drilling wheat, Oil seed rape growing in the UK, Fendt 724 tractor and his Sky Easy Drill.