Repercussions will be felt far beyond the auction ring unless affordability and running costs are considered when business rates are calculated, warns the Livestock Auctioneers Association…
Month: February 2017
A new Independent Scientific Group set up to advise RUMA, the agricultural and food industry alliance which promotes responsible use of medicines in farming, has met…
Net income attributable to Deere & Company was $193.8 million, or $0.61 per share, for the first quarter ended January 29, compared with $254.4 million, or…
Genus ABS have announced the appointment of their new Chief Operating Officer – Dairy (COO), Nate Zwald. Nate will be responsible for ABS on a global…
The NFU has expressed its disappointment in the DfTs decision to halt increases to tractor and trailer weight regulation, saying the decision will hinder farm efficiency…
The main take-home message from Quality Meat Scotland’s grazing conferences this month was that farmers have an opportunity to improve their profits by taking control of…
The National Association of Agricultural Contractors (NAAC) is frustrated by a statement from the Department for Transport (Dft) stating that they will no longer proceed with…
Developing new ways to quickly diagnose illnesses in farm animals – allowing vets to administer effective, targeted treatment – could play a key role in helping…
The East of England Agricultural Society and the Royal Smithfield Club have agreed amicably to end their joint involvement in the East of England Agricultural Society’s…
Case IH has appointed Peter Friis as marketing director, Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) with effect from 1 February 2017. Based at the company’s European…