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Farm businesses warned of new labour cost pressures as wages rise
Farming businesses across the country are bracing for fresh cost pressures as rising wages across the economy push farm labour rates higher. Strutt &…
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Dairy sector told to defend its reputation amid social media scrutiny
Dairy farmers have been urged to take control of their industry’s image and “make their voices heard” in the face of growing scrutiny. More than 120…
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NI farmers set for £4.6m boost to drive nature-friendly practices
Northern Ireland’s farmers are set for a £4.6 million boost to drive nature-friendly practices and biodiversity on their land as part of the…
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Scottish farmers pull together to raise £80,000 for RSABI
RSABI’s first-ever Great Scone Palace Challenge has raised more than £80,000 to support people working in Scottish agriculture. From tractor pulls to…
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No topic off limits as NFU Shed Talks tackles farming's toughest issues
From succession worries to mental wellbeing, no topic was off limits as farmers gathered in Nottinghamshire for the second NFU Shed Talks LIVE – an…
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McDonald's launches landmark training scheme for young farmers
Future leaders of Britain’s food and farming sector are being sought by McDonald’s, with applications now open for its 2026/27 Progressive Young…
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Farming campaigners push MPs to toughen supply chain rules
Cancelled orders, late payments and rock-bottom prices: campaigners say supermarkets are squeezing farmers so hard that many face ruin. The warning…
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Bluetongue rules ease: Vaccinated livestock soon free to move
Farmers will finally see a relaxation of movement restrictions, as bluetongue-vaccinated livestock will be allowed into Wales without pre-movement…
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Police hunt thieves after large-scale sheep theft in Devon
A number of sheep have been stolen in North Devon in what police describe as a large-scale livestock theft, prompting an urgent appeal for…
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1,300 acres of Isle of Arran moorland hits market
More than 1,300 acres of upland grazing land on the Isle of Arran has been put up for sale, reviving debate over how Scotland’s moorlands should be…
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