The latest news from the agricultural sector
2024-03-13
EU Policy. Commission to kill CAP's green farming obligations
The EU executive is set to change the current farming subsidies framework, demoting green requirements from mandatory to voluntary. Read more
2024-03-12
Farmers fear support of those with 'hidden agendas'
Welsh farmers are concerned their recent protests are being "used" to further "other agendas". Read more
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2024-03-11
Lamb virus causing deformed births in 'worst year'
Sheep farmers are calling for more support against a virus, causing baby lambs to be born deformed. Read more
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2024-03-11
Climate change is pitting truffle hunters against winemakers in Italy
White Alba truffles and Piedmont red wines typically pair well together. But rising temperatures are creating a rift in the region. Read more
2024-03-08
Tyrone GAA boss appointed as new chief vet
Brian Dooher is joint manager of the Tyrone senior football team and was previously deputy chief vet. Read more
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2024-03-07
Poland sees its most violent farmers' protest yet
Numerous EU countries have seen furious protests against the bloc's agricultural policies and the effect of Ukrainian grain imports. Read more
2024-03-06
Farmers place thousands of wellies outside Senedd
They represent the number of job losses farmers claim a Welsh government scheme will cause. Read more
2024-03-06
Discounted vehicle tracking system offered to farmers
The covert technology can help rural communities fight back against crime, say police. Read more
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2024-03-06
EU Policy. Bloc expert group to stop plant pests crossing borders
Lawmakers revising EU plant health framework agree to create emergency team to tackle import of foreign pests. Read more
2024-03-04
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2024-03-03
Scheme aims to protect unique chalk streams
Farmers and charities are working together on the project to improve waterways in south Wiltshire. Read more
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2024-03-03
Farmers stage further protest over food imports
About 200 farmers drive through Canterbury to protest against food imports and supermarket prices. Read more
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