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Farmer hit with £40k bill after 200-tonne fly-tip wrecks land
A Hertfordshire farmer has been left “devastated” after more than 200 tonnes of waste were illegally dumped on his land, leaving him with a £40,000…
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Small suckler herds win exemption from tough new calving rules
Scotland’s smallest suckler herds have won a crucial reprieve, as the Scottish government agrees to exempt them from tough new calving rules. The…
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NFU Scotland slams retailers for undercutting farmers with imported meat
NFU Scotland has raised the alarm over a growing trend of UK supermarkets stocking imported chicken and beef — warning the move is eroding public…
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No cuts to cows: Scottish ministers side with farmers in climate policy clash
The Scottish government has rejected a controversial recommendation by the Climate Change Committee (CCC) to slash livestock numbers by over a…
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Fresh cash injection for Scotland's farmers as £14m scheme to launch
A fresh wave of funding is on its way for Scotland’s farmers and crofters, with a new £14 million grant scheme opening on 14 July. The Future Farming…
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Farmer and ex-MP to lead Red Tractor's Crops and Sugar Beet Sector
Former MP and Yorkshire arable farmer Julian Sturdy has been appointed Chair of Red Tractor’s Crops & Sugar Beet Sector Board. Mr Sturdy runs a…
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200,000-broiler unit blocked in High Court win for River Action
A major High Court judgment has quashed Shropshire Council’s decision to approve a 200,000-broiler unit in the River Severn catchment area near…
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EnviroSystems gets dual award win for sustainability and leadership
EnviroSystems, a UK specialist in animal bedding, teat care, and slurry inoculants, has won Business of the Year and The Green Award at two…
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Eurostar pulls pork snacks after biosecurity alarm bells
Eurostar has swiftly pulled pork snacks from Brussels Midi station after urgent biosecurity warnings over illegal imports threatened UK borders. It…
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Co-op’s British steak relaunch hailed as boost to farmer confidence
The Co-op’s relaunch of its British steak range, featuring premium Aberdeen Angus beef sourced from UK farms, is being hailed as a boost to British…
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