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Light Science Technologies and Zenith Nurseries Sign £14 Million Contract to Develop AgTech Solution For Indoor Farming
AgriTech firm Light Science Technologies Ltd (LST) has announced the start of a project to develop a lighting and sensor technology system for indoor farming,…
Muckle LLP plants seeds for growth with new appointments
Leading regional commercial law firm Muckle LLP has expanded its Agricultural, Estates and Private Client Department in order to meet increasing demand for its specialist…
Hoofcount uses Siemens technology to ensure healthy herds have happy feet
Siemens has partnered with footbath manufacturer Hoofcount to use technology to improve the health and welfare of cows.
Students contest food and farming contest at leading land-based college
After a fiercely contested competition between five UK secondary schools, Laurus Ryecroft in Manchester was named ‘Food, Farming and Natural Environment School of the Year…
Half of farmers face ruin from subsidy cuts, warn experts
Rural business experts have warned that up to half of farmers could see their profits wiped out within three years, leaving many facing incredibly challenging…
UK Government Minister backs peer’s plea to support Northern Ireland pig farmers
Northern Ireland peer Lord Rogan has received a commitment from Rural Affairs Minister Lord Benyon that the growing crisis facing pig farmers will be tackled…
Low Carbon Projects for Net Zero Farm are Given Green Light after £500k Cash Boost
Low carbon projects have been given the green light after securing more than £500,000 in grant support.
£15m net zero farm centre to revolutionise future of agriculture in North Wales
The development of a £15m ‘net zero farming centre’ in North Wales will play a key role in helping the UK meet its carbon neutral…
Peer demands UK Government action to stop processed animal protein entering Northern Ireland food chain
Senior peer Lord Rogan has called on the UK Government to act to stop the European Union allowing animal remains to be fed to livestock…
Northumberland National Park seeks Panel members to support Government Farming Project
Northumberland National Park are looking for experienced farmers and land managers to join a local assessment panel that will review applications for the new Defra…
Farmers in National Parks and AONBs Receive New Funding for Climate, Nature, and People in their Special Landscapes
Farmers and land managers in England’s National Parks and Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONBs) will be given grants to make improvements to the natural…
Special centenary open day to welcome prospective students to land-based college
A special centenary open day will be held at one of the country’s top land-based colleges.
Vet surgeon enjoying best of both worlds with innovative shared residency
An advanced practitioner in small animal surgery is enjoying the best of both worlds after embarking on a shared surgical residency with two of the UK’s leading…
Devoted Davina to leave lasting legacy at top veterinary referral centre
One of the original pioneers of a leading UK animal hospital has decided to stand down after seeing her ambition to create a top veterinary…
Reporting & analytics dashboard shines a light on the fresh produce supply chain
Leading Agri-Food software developer KisanHub have launched Reporting and Analytics Dashboards to provide fast, convenient access to business-critical supply chain data for Producer Groups.
New £20m cheese factory will create 100 jobs and run on renewable electricity
A £20 million cheese project will create 100 jobs on Anglesey thanks to a slice of Welsh Government funding. The £3m grant from the Business…
Laundry specialist boosts business with dairy farm focus
A Cornish business boosted turnover by £75,000 in just a month – by adding ONE extra page on its website.
Award-winning Willows adds to specialist-led anaesthesia department
The award-winning Willows Veterinary Centre and Referral Service in Solihull, West Midlands, has recruited a new clinician to its specialist-led anaesthesia department.
Fourth specialist for top referral vet centre’s internal medicine team
One of the UK’s leading small animal hospitals has added another specialist to its expert internal medicine team.
Challenging weather sees East Midlands farm incomes fall by 18%
A survey of farms in the East Midlands has found that net income from the latest harvest season fell by 18%.
Border Collie Nell becomes lockdown video start for Kentdale
A pet project at a leading small animal hospital in Cumbria has proved a resounding success in maintaining treatment for sick and injured pets during…
Borders-based Agricultural Society gears up to re-open
A Kelso-based agricultural society is ready to re-open this year after overcoming the challenges of the past twelve months, thanks to support from Bank of…
Udderly-sensational – the cows helping to bring super-fast broadband to rural not-spots
A rural broadband provider is beefing up fast and reliable internet access in the countryside – with the help of cows.
Pandemic halted PetPlace 50-year celebrations.. but not 2021 expansion plans
Petplace entered 2020 with big plans for its landmark 50th anniversary.