Agricultural news from around England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland

Politics

Precision Breeding Bill gains Royal Assent after decades of campaigning

24 March 2023

Wales' rural affairs budget to rise by 14% after concerns of fall

23 March 2023

Concern over statutory licensing scheme for accommodation providers

21 March 2023

Dairy

Welsh government unveils refreshed five-year bovine TB plan

Today

Start-ups invited to apply for funds to transform dairy industry

Yesterday

Edinburgh students set to vote on meat and dairy ban in outlets

Yesterday

Poultry

Low pathogenic bird flu case confirmed in Dumfries and Galloway

21 March 2023

Retailer egg prices continue to rise amid ongoing shortages

21 March 2023

King Charles praises scientists at APHA's Weybridge site for bird flu work

9 March 2023

Pigs

UK pig prices continue to increase to new all-time record

27 March 2023

UK pig meat production plummets, Defra figures show

23 March 2023

African swine fever worry as Hull authorities seize 80kg of illegal meat

22 March 2023

Environment

Farmers need more access to private sector finance, report says

Today

RSPB hails work done by farmers for boost in Stone-curlew numbers

Yesterday

NI farmers urged to take part in nutrient management training

27 March 2023

Arable

Precision Breeding Bill gains Royal Assent after decades of campaigning

24 March 2023

Scientists discover novel gene in hope for bolstered food security

17 March 2023

UK arable farmers to grow 'regenerative barley' for Carlsberg

7 March 2023

Rural Crime

Dog attacks could 'become norm' as sheep sector sees rise in incidents

Yesterday

Rural areas urged to be vigilant as fuel theft doubles

24 March 2023

Arrest warrant issued for man who committed waste crimes on farm

23 March 2023

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