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Pig sector hits back at 'misleading' ammonia map claims
The pig sector has hit back at claims linking large-scale farming to ammonia pollution, following the release of a contentious new emissions map by…
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Farmers win High Court challenge over land access powers
Farmers and landowners facing the threat of losing land to major infrastructure projects have won the right to bring a landmark legal challenge over…
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Farmers face disruption as government rules out SPS transition period
Ministers have rejected calls to give farmers and food businesses more time to prepare for a future UK-EU sanitary and phytosanitary (SPS) deal…
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Tesco turns surplus food into livestock feed in UK first
Tesco has begun turning surplus food into animal feed at a new UK facility, in a move aimed at cutting waste and strengthening links with farmers…
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Farmer's cancer diagnosis to shape Emmerdale storyline
A Yorkshire farmer’s prostate cancer diagnosis is set to feature in Emmerdale, as part of a campaign to highlight the challenges faced by people in…
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UK food supply at risk as Iran conflict threatens CO2 supplies
Supermarket shortages could hit the UK by summer if disruption from the Iran conflict continues, with ministers quietly preparing for a worst-case…
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Government rejects fly-tipping reforms despite admitting system is unfair
The government is facing mounting criticism after refusing to reform Britain’s fly-tipping laws, despite previously acknowledging the system is…
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£500m budget demand put to next Welsh government by NFU Cymru
NFU Cymru is urging the next Welsh government to commit to a £500m-plus annual farming budget ahead of the Senedd elections, warning the sector’s…
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Farmers offered £100k funding boost as Defra opens ADOPT scheme
Farmers are being offered fresh funding to trial new ideas on farm as Defra opens the latest round of its ADOPT innovation programme. The scheme…
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Farmers raise thousands for air ambulances through energy scheme
Farmers have raised £5,000 for air ambulance charities through an NFU Energy scheme, underlining the vital role the service plays in rural…
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