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Budget day farm protest to go ahead — but police block tractors from Whitehall
Farmers from every corner of the UK are gearing up for what could be one of the most striking rural demonstrations in years, as hundreds prepare to…
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RAGT to acquire Syngenta's UK malting barley business in major shake-up
European seed-breeding firm RAGT is set to significantly expand its malting barley breeding footprint after reaching an agreement to acquire…
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Six centuries of farming evidence to guide the future of UK agriculture
A major new research project will dig back 600 years into Britain’s farming past to shed light on today’s fierce debate over whether UK agriculture…
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Safety fears grow as land managers challenge controversial deer plans
Farmers and land managers across Scotland could see decades of collaborative deer management put at risk unless MSPs fix “punitive and unclear”…
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New scientific review confirms dairy's vital role in UK health and sustainability
A major new scientific review has concluded that dairy plays a vital role in both healthy UK diets and the country’s wider environmental goals…
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Organic producers face new feed restrictions under Defra shake-up
Organic poultry and pig producers face significant changes from 1 January 2026 as Defra confirms new restrictions on the use of non-organic protein…
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Police roll out data-led fightback against organised rural crime gangs
Britain’s countryside is set for a major crackdown on organised criminal gangs as police unveil a new three-year strategy designed to tackle the…
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Fourth-generation shepherd secures Welsh livestock champion title
A Powys farmer known for exceptional stock and relentless drive has won Wales’ top livestock honour for 2025, issued to celebrated commitment, skill…
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£3 million support fund announced for Welsh organic farmers
Organic farmers in Wales are set to receive a major financial boost, with the Deputy First Minister announcing £3 million in support payments for…
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Family outrage after farm worker dies for 'cost of a 50p screw'
A grieving family say their loved one lost his life “for the cost of a 50 pence screw” after a fatal machinery failure at a Cumbrian farm that has…
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