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Rural campaigners slam 'hysterical' anti-dairy cinema advert
Rural and farming campaigners have hit back following news that an anti-dairy advert is set to play at cinemas across the country later this year…
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UK sheep meat production to rise this year despite challenges
Sheep meat production in the UK is forecast to grow in 2025, reaching 272,000 tonnes, despite the sector's challenges, AHDB has said in new analysis…
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'We’re not happy': Wales' First Minister concerned over ag funding change
Wales' First Minister has repeated concerns voiced by farm leaders over changes to future funding support rules for Welsh agriculture. Eluned…
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Public 'has choice' between lower waiting lists and farm 'tax break'
The prime minister has said 'there is a choice' between NHS waiting lists coming down and maintaining the agricultural property tax relief for…
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NI sheep sector calls for urgent support as ewe numbers fall
The Northern Irish sheep sector has called for urgent support following the release of figures showing a substantial drop in ewe numbers. The…
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Pig sector evokes past disease outbreaks after illegal boar release
The UK pig sector has warned of 'another ham sandwich disaster waiting to happen' following the illegal release of feral boars into the Cairngorms…
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Woman to appear in court after loose dog chased 25 ewes
A Derbyshire woman will appear in court next week after her out-of-control dog chased 25 ewes to the point of exhaustion. The livestock worrying…
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Dutch and German markets to end chick culling from 2026
The European motion to end the practice of euthanising day old male chicks continues to gather momentum, as the Dutch and Germany markets pledge to…
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Northern Ireland to enact mandatory housing order for all poultry
Northern Ireland will see a mandatory poultry housing order from next week in order to stem the spread of bird flu, the NI government confirmed. It…
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Research trials show soya-free diet success for dairy cows
Dairy cows can consistently thrive on an optimised soya-free diet, producing more milk from forage while maintaining milk quality, a new study…
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