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Farm leaders raise alarm over Mercosur imports after EU approval
UK farming leaders have raised fresh concerns after EU governments formally approved the Mercosur trade deal, with the Ulster Farmers’ Union warning…
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Tractor registrations fall to post-war low, stark new data shows
UK tractor registrations hit a historic low in 2025, with new figures from the Agricultural Engineers Association (AEA) revealing the weakest…
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Member of public dies in excavator incident on farmland
A member of the public has died after being struck by an excavator on a farm in Bedfordshire, highlighting ongoing safety risks on UK agricultural…
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Dog attacks on sheep spark fresh survey as lambing season approaches
Dog owners across the UK are being urged to take part in a new survey as the National Sheep Association shines a spotlight on the costly and…
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Cages for laying hens could be phased out by 2032 under new welfare plans
The use of cages for laying hens could be ended by 2032 and painful practices on lambs tightened under new government plans announced today…
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Ruminant sector urged to act as new survey targets antibiotic use proof gap
The UK ruminant sector is being urged to act now to avoid falling behind on how it proves responsible antibiotic use, as a new industry-wide survey…
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Call for tighter checks as solar projects spread across farmland
Productive farmland could be lost to the rapid expansion of large-scale solar projects unless environmental assessments become more consistent, new…
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Jeremy Clarkson hints at future of Clarkson's Farm beyond series six
Jeremy Clarkson has confirmed a sixth series of Clarkson’s Farm and suggested the Prime Video hit could continue beyond that. The broadcaster said…
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Emergency £100,000 fund opened for snow-hit Scottish farmers
Scottish farmers hit by weeks of extreme winter weather are being offered emergency financial support through a new £100,000 fund as losses continue…
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Call for overhaul as watchdog says green regulation is failing farmers
Environmental regulation in England is falling short of its ambitions, raising fresh concerns over its impact on farm productivity and economic…
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