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Farm data system moves closer as AHDB pilot wins industry backing
A national farm data-sharing system has moved closer to reality after a pilot showed strong industry backing and clear benefits for farmers. The…
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Scottish dairy lands London deal as demand grows for less processed milk
A Scottish organic dairy has secured a major London supply deal as demand surges for less processed milk, fuelled by wellness trends and social…
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Fuel protests bring Northern Ireland to halt as farm cost pressures intensify
Major routes across Northern Ireland were brought to a standstill on Tuesday as farmers and hauliers staged co-ordinated fuel protests, warning that…
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NFU Cymru urges action as global conflict drives farm cost concerns
NFU Cymru has warned Welsh farmers are facing rising costs and growing supply uncertainty as conflict in the Middle East disrupts fuel and fertiliser…
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Three bird flu cases confirmed days after housing rules lifted
Three bird flu cases have now been confirmed within days of housing rules being lifted, raising fresh concerns that the threat to UK poultry…
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Farm holiday lets set for refunds as Powys moves to ease 182-day tax rule
Farm holiday let businesses in mid Wales could be in line for refunds worth thousands of pounds after Powys County Council moved to ease…
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JCB could move abroad over inheritance tax, raising fears for family farms
JCB has warned it could move operations out of Britain over inheritance tax changes, raising fresh concerns for family-run farms and rural…
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New mediation scheme aims to ease tensions on family farms
A new mediation initiative is being rolled out to help Scotland's farming families resolve conflict and avoid costly legal disputes. The move comes…
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£50m boost to bring AI and robotics onto UK farms
A £50m investment drive will fast-track new technology onto UK farms, as ministers push to boost productivity and cut costs. The funding package…
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Defra awards contract to expand badger vaccination in TB fight
Defra has awarded a contract to expand badger vaccination across England as part of efforts to tackle bovine TB. Bovine TB remains one of the most…
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