The EU Food Information Regulation (FIR) came into effect last month, and if manufacturers and retailers fail to take the new legislation into account they can face costs of £100,000.

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Places are filling up fast at the AHDB Outlook Conference which takes place in less than a fortnight.

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Ballynahinch, Co Down farmer Johnny Young has become the first ever Honorary President of the Northern Ireland Blue Cattle Club reports Rodney Magowan.

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A major recruitment drive is being launched this month to increase the membership of Quality Meat Scotland’s quality assurance schemes.

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This practical one day workshop is ideal for those new to food labelling and those looking for a refresher, covering the calculation of nutrition energy and additive content as well as taking you through the new elements that need to be incorporated, culminating in the creation of pack copy documents. This course covers the Food Information Regulations that came into force in December 2014.

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While the 15-strong turnout at Skipton Auction Mart’s second Craven Dairy Auction of 2015 was again down on the usual numbers, there was no mistaking the quality of milkers on offer, which produced keen competition at a stronger ringside. (Mon, Jan 26).

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Feed regulators and industry from around the world discuss critical issues with IFIF and FAO at the 8th International Feed Regulators Meeting

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The Farmers’ Union of Wales has welcomed deputy farming and food minister Rebecca Evans' announcement that private vets will remain at the heart of TB testing procedures in Wales.

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When 18-year-old student Tom Bird heard he was the first National Sheep Association (NSA) member to win a Shearwell Data EID stick reader kit he thought his fellow college mates were pulling a prank.

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There was another increase in sheep numbers at Skipton Auction Mart’s weekly Monday sale, with the 2,747 prime and lightweight hoggs among the 3,000-plus turnout doing much better than anticipated when producing an overall selling average of 187.6p/kg, or £78.31 per head, for all breeds, weights and grades. (Jan 26)

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An excellent range of machinery and equipment suitable for a mixed farm of around 550 acres will be going under the hammer at Atchley Manor, Ryton, near Shifnal on Friday, February 13.

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At its biennial northern event, NSA North Sheep 2015, The National Sheep Association will, once again, be looking for the best young shepherd or shepherdess in the North. Aiming to encourage the next generation, the “NSA North Sheep Young Shepherd of the Year Award”, sponsored by Askham Bryan and Newton Rigg Colleges, will be held at NSA North Sheep 2015, which this year is being held at Millstone Moor Farm, near Cockermouth, on June 3rd.

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Plumpton College has a number of days and events where prospective students can visit to discuss courses. Further details can be obtained from the College or from the forthcoming events section on the main page.

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Winter rotational paddock grazing of breeding ewes was one of the main discussion topics at the recent Clyde monitor farm meeting, hosted by Andrew Baillie at Carstairs Mains in South Lanarkshire.

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Skipton Auction Mart’s latest fortnightly Wednesday store cattle fixture featured a special show of young bulls, when the quality on offer was clearly evidenced by a British Blue average of £1,027 per head. (Jan 21)

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The Society for one of Britain’s oldest native breeds, the Suffolk Sheep, has appointed Midlands law firm Lodders Solicitors to provide legal advice to the organisation, after a competitive tender process.

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Frost & Sullivan Honors Danisco Animal Nutrition for its Unique Animal Feed Additive that Combines Enzymes and Direct-Fed Microbials (DFMs)

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Justin McCarthy, Editor and Chief Executive of the Irish Farmers Journal, has been unveiled as the headline speaker at the Quality Meat Scotland (QMS) “Sharing Best Practice: Inform, Inspire, Innovate” conference on 12th February at Airth Castle, near Falkirk.

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An experienced Herdsperson is required to assist in the management of our 300 cow pedigree Holstein herd. You will be responsible for assisting with milking, calf rearing, TMR feeding, routine stock work and all aspects of dairy herd management.

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The wealth of young talent in the sheep sector will be on show at the National Sheep Association (NSA) Central Region Winter Fair, held at Bakewell Market, Derbyshire, next week (Thursday 29th January).

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In the face of the current dairy crisis, the Farmers’ Union of Wales is once again calling on major UK supermarkets to commit to the procurement of Welsh dairy produce, and to ensure that the prices paid for dairy products are such that confidence in the long term future of the sector is revived.

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Trevor Cook, a leading light in the New Zealand sheep world, will be the key speaker at a next round of Grazing Group meetings organised by Quality Meat Scotland (QMS) over the next couple of weeks.

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Skipton Auction Mart’s opening Saturday Agri-Trader and livestock collective sales of 2015 were quieter than is usual due to the adverse weather conditions. (Jan 17)

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The Farmers’ Union of Wales Meirionnydd county branch annual general meeting at the end of the month will give members an opportunity to look at the current state of the agricultural industry and consider its future direction.

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Hearing and then discussing farm based research results proved a major attraction for progressive farmers when AgriSearch promoted province wide events for milk producers.

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A senior Conservative MEP today welcomed a decision to lift the EU's ban on mangoes from India.

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Another busy Monday sale day at Skipton Auction Mart produced an increased entry of 2,593 prime sheep, with trade for the 2,294 hoggs among them every bit as good as the previous week when averaging 195.2p/kg, or £80.49 per head. (Jan 19)

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Skipton Auction Mart’s fortnightly store lamb sale attracted a mixed entry of 1,433 head, which, assisted by the week’s buoyant lamb trade, sold to an overall per head average of £61.38. (Wed, Jan 14)

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Author, speaker and radio host Michael Olson will broadcast the 1,000th edition of his nationally-syndicated Food Chain Radio show, Saturday, January 31. The millennial edition will feature the economic viability of metropolitan (urban) agriculture.

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The Farmers’ Union of Wales has today welcomed the publication of the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee (EFRA) dairy prices report and called on the UK government to correct those issues which have allowed supply chain imbalances to continue.

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The Ceredigion branch of the Farmers’ Union of Wales is joining in the effort to highlight the importance of having a good breakfast by hosting two farmhouse breakfast functions next week

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Claydon Drills has enhanced the standard specification of all of its drills, including the new Hybrid T drill which will be shown for the first time at LAMMA (Stand No. 626), with the addition of a four-channel CANBUS/ ISOBUS head unit terminal.

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Four meetings will be held in Carmarthenshire by the Farmers’ Union of Wales to explore and discuss the changes to the current common agricultural policy with its membership.

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If fracking gets the go ahead across the country, farmers and landowners are being advised of their rights to compensation if the controversial shale gas abstraction process takes place on or under their land.

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In 1900, the average farm was 147 acres; today, the average farm is 447 acres. Given how technology has made it possible for one farmer to grow more crops, we simply must ask…

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The Caernarfonshire branch of the Farmers’ Union of Wales has organised a farm visit to discuss the dairy industry on Monday January 19 at its County Branch Vice Chairman Tudur Parry’s farm at Pengelli Isaf, Bethel Road, Caernarfon.

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Quality Meat Scotland, in conjunction with SAC Consulting, a division of Scotland’s Rural College (SRUC), is offering commercial beef farmers the opportunity to attend three free workshops on Estimated Breeding Values (EBVs).

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The potential to cut down on labour input using an Advantage 3in1 Feeder will not be wasted on Tom Daborn, winner of the last of six feeders on offer in the National Sheep Association’s (NSA) 2014 membership recruitment prize giveaway. Aged just 19, Tom balances the running of a small sheep enterprise with his training in veterinary medicine at the Royal Veterinary College, London.

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OLSSON's Salt, a family owned company better known for making nutritional licks for cattle and sheep, is breaking new ground with a range of gourmet salts, including its best selling truffle salt.

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Landowners and occupiers of land across Limerick are being reminded of their legal obligations regarding the maintenance of roadside trees, ditches, hedges and other vegetation in the interests of public safety.

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The turnout of 2,580 prime sheep at Skipton Auction Mart’s latest weekly Monday fixture was described as “amazing” given the atrocious weather in the run-up to the sale. (Mon, Jan 12)

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The first NFU Scotland Orkney monitor farm project has been a huge success with well-attended meetings and host farmer, Steven Sandison reporting big improvements to his knowledge and, more importantly, to his margins.

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How the Australian Wine Research Institute (AWRI) and Plumpton College are leading the way in the development of new hybrid yeast strains.

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As it entered its 6th year this week, the Oxford Real Farming Conference (ORFC) brought together 650 farmers, growers, scientists and economists from across the globe for two days of talks, debates and hands on workshops, demonstrating a growing demand to challenge the status quo in agriculture.

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On behalf of the Farmers’ Union of Wales, we have great pleasure in inviting you to attend this year’s Wales Farmhouse Breakfast which will be held at Oriel, The Senedd, Cardiff Bay at 8am on Tuesday 13th January 2015. The buffet breakfast, which promotes the very best of Welsh farm produce, is now in its 15th year, and is part of our contribution to Farmhouse Breakfast Week.

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Farmers’ Union of Wales public relations director Peter Roberts today announced his retirement from the post - but he will continue to edit the union's monthly newspaper Y Tir/Welsh Farmer for the foreseeable future.

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With the new Basic Payment Scheme in force from January 1, 2015 new arrangements have been made for Environmental Stewardship (ES) claims, as these will no longer be paid automatically.

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A new certification mark for meat that comes from animals that only eat pasture and never any cereal feeds, was launched at the Oxford Real Farming Conference this week (Wednesday 7 January) at Oxford Town Hall.

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The National Sheep Association (NSA) has announced David Croston MBE as the winner of the 2014 George Hedley Memorial Award for outstanding contribution to the sheep industry.

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Prepare for your New Year workouts with Dickies’ range of thermal clothing. From heavy duty thermals that massage and protect the joints to a simple base layer, there are different options for everyone. Whether you’re braving a run in the cold or working outdoors, protect yourself with durable gear that’s built to last.

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