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Extreme weather fuelling mental health struggles in farming
Anxiety has become an almost universal experience among Britain’s farming community, following the country’s third worst harvest on record last year…
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Tesco to pay farmers £9.5m for hitting green targets
Tesco will reward more than 400 British farmers with new financial incentives for hitting environmental and animal welfare targets, in a move worth…
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English red meat worth £5.5bn to UK economy, figures show
England’s red meat industry added £5.5 billion to the UK economy in 2023, highlighting its vital role in jobs, communities and the countryside, new…
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Back British Farming Day to mark ten years of celebrating farmers
Back British Farming Day returns on 10 September, marking ten years of celebrating the nation’s farmers and the vital role they play in feeding the…
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Health and farming messages found to boost milk sales
Highlighting milk’s natural health benefits in-store and showcasing farming messages on pack could encourage shoppers to buy more, new research…
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Urgent alert for growers after first UK pea bruchid case
A destructive pea pest long established in Europe has been confirmed in a UK commercial crop for the first time, sparking urgent warnings for…
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Farmers join firefighters in battle against North York Moors blaze
Farmers and firefighters have been hailed for their bravery after joining forces to battle fierce wildfires on Langdale Moor in the North York Moors…
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'Dead man's fingers' warning after livestock deaths in South West
A toxic plant dubbed ‘dead man’s fingers’ has been blamed for livestock deaths in the South West, prompting urgent warnings to farmers. Tyndale Vets…
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First Milk strengthens returns to members with 20% surge in turnover
First Milk has delivered a 20% surge in turnover to £570 million, alongside a rise in profits, as it integrates BV Dairy and accelerates its…
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Sheep farmers back heritage drive to preserve native breeds
The National Sheep Association (NSA) says its British Heritage Sheep project is transforming how consumers discover lamb, hogget and mutton, by…
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