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Livestock vaccine gaps under spotlight as survey seeks farmers' views
Farmers and vets are being urged to speak up on livestock vaccine shortages in a new nationwide survey aimed at tackling growing supply issues across…
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Virtual fencing gains ground as Clarkson's Farm leads the charge
Virtual fencing has hit the mainstream and is reshaping how farmers manage livestock, with the technology in the spotlight in the latest series of…
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Man arrested in Lancashire after dog injures sheep in off-lead incident
A 65-year-old man has been arrested in Lancashire following an incident in which two sheep were injured by a dog allowed to run off-lead on farmland…
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Dairy industry's top women in the spotlight for 2025 award
Nominations are now open for one of British farming’s most inspiring accolades—the 2025 Dairy Industry Woman of the Year Award, celebrating the…
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Scottish government u-turns on Galloway National Park after outcry
Rural campaigners have hailed the scrapping of the Galloway National Park proposal as a win for local voices and businesses who warned the plan…
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Scotland's cattle herd hits 12-year low amid calls for urgent support
Scotland’s cattle herd has shrunk to its lowest level in over a decade, sparking fresh demands for urgent, targeted support to protect the future of…
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Evolving pathogen renders wheat rust resistance obsolete
A critical yellow rust resistance gene widely used in winter wheat has been rendered ineffective by newly evolved strains of the pathogen, according…
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Applications open for £46m farm equipment and innovation boost
The 2025 Farming Equipment and Technology Fund (FETF) has opened today, unlocking £46m to help farmers invest in modern kit that boosts productivity…
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Scottish farms see strong profit recovery after five-year low
Agricultural profits in Scotland bounced back sharply in 2024, recovering strongly from a five-year low the previous year, new figures show. The…
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Firm fined £100k after worker fell through fragile sheep barn roof
A construction firm and its director have been fined after a young worker suffered life-changing injuries when he plunged six metres through a…
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