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Specialist lender clinches £120m facility to boost on-farm lending
Rural Asset Finance (RAF), a specialist lender to UK agricultural businesses, has secured a significant funding facility that could support a lending…
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Grazing derogations offer lifeline to farmers battling dry conditions
The Rural Payments Agency (RPA) has confirmed that sheep farmers experiencing shortages of grazing this summer can apply for temporary derogations on…
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Cornwall Council seeks tenant for prime 100-acre farm near Falmouth
Cornwall Council is calling for farmers to seize an exceptional opportunity with an 11-year Farm Business Tenancy on the stunning 100-acre Meudon…
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British butchers hold key to boosting red meat sales, says research
Shoppers aren’t just buying meat—they’re looking for inspiration, trusted advice, and a proud connection to British farming, according to new…
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ATV deaths spark safety drive: 100 free training places for farmer
ATVs claimed more lives on UK farms than any other cause last year — now, 100 fully funded training spots are up for grabs to help turn the tide on…
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Sheep farmers urged to vaccinate as abortion threat looms
Sheep farmers are being urged to act now to prevent devastating lamb losses, as new data reveals widespread exposure to abortion-causing diseases…
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Cranfield breakthrough to turbocharge crop genetic engineering
Researchers at Cranfield University have launched a ground-breaking project to dramatically speed up genetic engineering in crops, focusing initially…
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Mixed bag for UK harvest as wet weather stalls progress
UK farmers are battling stop-start harvest conditions as heavy rain disrupts progress—but early oilseed rape yields are offering a rare bright spot…
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'Perfect storm' threatens UK agriculture, warns NFU
The NFU has issued a robust response to the government’s farm profitability review, warning that British agriculture is facing a “perfect storm” of…
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Seven-year ban for man who repeatedly let dogs kill sheep
A man who allowed his dogs to repeatedly chase and injure sheep — leading to the death of several animals — has been banned from walking dogs near…
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