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Five sentenced after cattle theft uncovered by DNA tests
An organised cattle theft involving five men — including a farmer — has led to sentencing after DNA evidence exposed the crime. The case highlights…
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Three machines, one job: Can-Am’s latest off road range put to work
Can-Am’s latest line-up spans electric, six-wheel drive and side by side platforms, each aimed at a different type of operator. Tested across mixed…
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Scottish food supplier collapse hits farmers as 71 jobs lost
A key route to market for Scottish farmers has collapsed after a food supplier went into liquidation, leaving 71 workers redundant after 35 years in…
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Mole Valley Farmers returns to profit after £5.8m turnaround
Mole Valley Farmers has swung back into profit after two loss-making years, signalling a major turnaround for the farmer-owned co-operative. The…
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Peatland and tree schemes improving — but 'step-change' needed to hit targets
Farmers and landowners are being urged to step up tree planting and peatland restoration as a new report warns progress is still falling short of…
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Defra unveils £225m farm grants as demand set to outstrip supply
Farmers face a race for funding this summer as £225 million in Capital Grants opens amid expectations the scheme will be oversubscribed. Details…
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Cattle TB cases fall — but 11,000 animals still culled in a year
New cattle TB cases have fallen across Great Britain, but more than 11,000 animals were still slaughtered last year, underlining the ongoing impact…
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'This has to stop': NFU demands funding reform to tackle rural crime
Rural crime cost the UK £44.1 million last year, prompting fresh calls for fairer police funding as farming leaders warn “this has to stop”. The NFU…
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Man admits role in UK-wide illegal meat trade linked to 'smokies'
A key figure in the UK’s illegal ‘smokies’ trade has pleaded guilty to food safety offences following a major investigation. Carmello Gale, 71, from…
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Trail hunting ban sparks Lords backlash over 'attack on the countryside'
Government plans to ban trail hunting have come under fierce attack in the House of Lords, with peers warning the move could damage rural livelihoods…
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