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Over 1,200 pupils connect with farming through farm school scheme
More than 1,200 children have already taken part in a scheme linking classrooms with local farms, as growers open their gates to teach pupils about…
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38kg of illegal bushmeat seized in London food crime operation
More than 38kg of unlawful bushmeat has been seized and a man arrested in south London as authorities warned of serious risks to public health and…
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Co-op to require LEAF Marque certification for all UK produce by 2027
Co-op has committed to making LEAF Marque certification mandatory for all UK-grown fresh produce by January 2027, marking a significant…
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Pressure mounts on Welsh government to refine Sustainable Farming Scheme
Pressure is mounting on the Welsh government to fix key elements of the Sustainable Farming Scheme as concerns grow over whether it will work for…
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Banned hormones found in Brazilian beef as consumers urged to be vigilant
Consumers have been warned to “beware” after Brazilian beef was recalled across Europe following the discovery of banned hormones, prompting fresh…
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Hare coursing offences jump 22% as police launch crackdown
Wiltshire Police has stepped up patrols across the county after a sharp rise in hare coursing offences, as officers warn rural crime is placing…
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Small abattoirs set for 90% fee discount under new proposals
Small abattoirs could see regulatory costs cut dramatically under new Food Standards Agency proposals that have been cleared for public consultation…
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Over £400m paid to farmers as stewardship payments gather pace
More than £400 million has been paid to farmers within weeks of the 2025 payment window opening, as agri-environment schemes move swiftly to support…
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NI processors told to pay fair lamb prices as bluetongue controls relax
Northern Irish processors have been told there is now “no excuse” to suppress lamb prices following the easing of livestock movement restrictions…
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Clarkson says 'actively anti-farming' government is crushing farmer confidence
Jeremy Clarkson has accused the government of being “actively anti-farming” as he warned of a growing crisis of confidence across the agricultural…
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