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NFU Cymru puts farm growth at heart of Senedd election demands
NFU Cymru has put farm growth and food production at the centre of its demands to political candidates, as campaigning intensifies ahead of the…
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Welsh landowners warned over costly river work mistakes
Farmers and landowners in Wales are being urged to seek expert advice before working in rivers and streams, as regulators warn mistakes could lead to…
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UK tractor sales hit three-year high as demand rebounds
UK tractor registrations have surged to a three-year high, signalling a rebound in farm machinery investment after a prolonged slowdown, according to…
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New farm inheritance tax rules now in force as experts warn of challenges
New inheritance tax changes that came into force on 6 April are already set to increase pressure on farm succession, with accountants warning of…
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British Sugar launches scheme with upfront cash for greener farming
Sugar beet growers are being offered upfront payments to adopt more sustainable practices under a new industry scheme backed by British Sugar. The…
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Pea growers face £65m virus threat as new trials launch
UK pea growers are facing losses of up to £65 million a year from crop viruses, as a new trial is launched to tackle the growing threat. Turnip…
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Dog attack leaves four alpacas dead and sparks police warning to walkers
Four alpacas have been killed in a dog attack that has sparked a police warning to countryside walkers in Cambridgeshire. Officers were called to a…
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Orf found on nearly 90% of UK sheep farms, study reveals
Orf is present on nearly nine in ten UK sheep farms, new research has revealed, with concerns raised over antibiotic use, low veterinary involvement…
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Peak Powerhouse leads rankings as dairy farmers chase milk solids gains
Peak Powerhouse has topped the latest AHDB proven Holstein sire rankings with a £768 Profitable Lifetime Index, as high milk solids output continues…
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First of its kind: Gene-edited crop moves closer to UK farms
A gene-edited barley designed to cut livestock emissions and boost feed efficiency has become the first crop approved under the UK’s new precision…
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