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UK beef gets global all-clear as BSE risk downgraded
The UK has clinched the highest international safety rating for BSE, in a landmark move set to unlock new export markets and slash costs for the meat…
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UK farming on the brink: Drought drives urgent innovation from scientists
Scientists are racing to develop the innovations that could save British farming from disaster as the UK faces its harshest drought in nearly 70…
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Mandatory EID tags to transform cattle disease control in England
The government is set to revolutionise cattle farming with mandatory electronic ID for all newborn calves from 2027, in a bid to boost disease…
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Fruit and veg border checks axed ahead of new UK-EU deal
The UK government has announced it will scrap costly fruit and veg import checks from the EU, easing trade headaches ahead of a new post-Brexit deal…
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New report exposes dire impact of inheritance tax on family farms
The NFU has warned that farms face financial ruin unless the Treasury rethinks its 'destructive' inheritance tax changes, following stark findings in…
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£2,000 grants available for UK farmers' innovative research projects
The Farmers Club Charitable Trust (FCCT) is now inviting new applications for its Snapshot Study grants – offering up to £2,000 to turn innovative…
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Vegan activists attempt to shut down Royal Highland parade
The Royal Highland Show’s iconic Grand Parade is under fire again — this time with vegan activists calling for cows to be replaced by a potato…
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Farmers, surveyors and energy firms unite on landmark land rights code
Professionals working on electricity infrastructure projects now have a new gold standard to follow, as leading industry bodies unveil a landmark…
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Dry spring takes toll on UK crops as yield prospects shrink
A parched spring has left UK crops under stress, with key cereals already showing signs of reduced yield and farmers bracing for a challenging…
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NFU Cymru confronts Powys Council over farm tenant evictions
NFU Cymru has urged Powys County Council to explain its intentions for the county’s farm estate, amid growing concerns that tenants are being pushed…
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