The latest news from the agricultural sector
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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2024-03-08
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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2024-03-06
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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2024-03-04
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2024-04-24
EU Policy. Parliament reinforces support for GMO deregulation
Backers of a new generation of genetically modified crops have urged governments to support the new technology after the EUropean Parliament restated its support. Read more
2024-04-24
Green MEPs warn about ‘attack’ on environmental policies
Gains for right-wing politicians at the upcoming European elections could mean the end for the EU's Green Deal. Read more
2024-04-22
Climate hazards pose risk for 70% of the world’s workers, report warns
Numerous health conditions from cancer to pesticide poisoning have been linked to climate change. Read more
2024-04-22
EU Policy. Belgium issues ultimatum over energy tax reform
A revision of a law setting minimum levies for fuels and electricity promised to bring an end to the era of tax-free energy for airlines and ship operators, but reform has been stalled for years, with... Read more
2024-04-09
Thousands of farmers protest 'Made in Italy' labelling
Thousands of yellow-clad agriculture workers demonstrated on a major highway. Read more
2024-04-08
Euroviews. Amid rampant deforestation, the EU must safeguard its ‘green jewel’
The EU was widely lauded for its pioneering anti-deforestation law. Now, although new data just found that global forest loss is still rampant, some EU countries are trying to sabotage it before it’s... Read more