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Farmers take energy firm to court over 'unlawful' land access in Wales
More than 300 Welsh farmers and landowners have launched a High Court challenge against energy company Green GEN Cymru, accusing it of abusing its…
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12,000 letters and tractor convoy plan turn up heat on 'family farm tax'
The government faces growing backlash over the so-called ‘family farm tax’, with more than 12,000 people writing to MPs and farmers planning a…
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Bluetongue relief as England and Wales unite under single restricted zone
A major boost for farming businesses and livestock markets has been announced, with England and Wales now operating under one bluetongue zone to…
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Scottish government rejects livestock cuts in backing for farmers
The Scottish government has again rejected calls to cut livestock, backing farmers and pledging to reach net zero without sacrificing rural…
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UK strikes £700k livestock genetics agreement with Kenya
British sheep and goat breeders have won access to Kenya’s vast livestock market in a deal worth around £700,000 a year — marking another win for the…
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Clock ticking for farmers to have their say on proposed Welsh national park
With less than a month left before the consultation closes, farmers are being urged to share their views on the proposed Glyndwr National Park — a…
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Fury as University of Nottingham moves to suspend agriculture degree
The University of Nottingham has announced plans to suspend its long-running Agriculture BSc degree at the Sutton Bonington campus, sparking outrage…
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Worker injured in sugar beet conveyor fall — firm fined £133,000
A Cambridgeshire logistics company has been fined £133,000 after an employee suffered serious injuries when they fell from a sugar beet conveyor. The…
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Nature-friendly farming key in new Natural England strategy
Farmers are being placed centre stage in Natural England’s new vision for growth and sustainability, with a strategy that puts nature-friendly…
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Arla ends methane-reducing cow feed trial as review begins
A major UK trial testing a feed additive designed to cut methane emissions from dairy cows has ended, with Arla Foods reviewing the results before…
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