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UK farms disappearing twice as fast as they're replaced, warns report
British farming is facing a deepening crisis, with new figures revealing that fewer than half of closed farms and rural businesses are being replaced…
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Wheat growers at risk as UK's largest bioethanol plant teeters on brink
Britain’s biggest bioethanol plant has warned it could shut within days, putting the livelihoods of UK wheat farmers at risk, unless the government…
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Farming family's 100-mile walk raises £30k in memory of beloved dad
A Borders farming family has captured hearts and rallied support, raising nearly £30,000 ahead of a 100-mile walk in memory of farmer Neil Stewart —…
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New PCN guide launched to tackle potato sector's biggest threat
A guide aimed at arming UK potato growers with the latest tools to combat potato cyst nematodes (PCN) has been launched to protect yields and farm…
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Dry spell sparks surge in ramularia risk for spring barley
An expert is warning farmers to watch out for a surge in ramularia leaf spot in spring barley after a harsh dry spell has left crops stressed and…
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Fresh produce sector hits out over wasted millions on Brexit border delays
Fresh produce leaders have slammed the government’s repeated U-turns on post-Brexit border checks, warning that millions of pounds have been wasted…
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Farming widows facing unfair tax burden, new campaign warns
A powerful campaign has launched warning that the new inheritance tax changes will unfairly devastate farming widows and threaten the future of…
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Teenager referred to fire safety scheme after Essex farm arson
A 15-year-old has been referred to a fire safety intervention course after admitting to starting a blaze next to a haystack on a farm in north Essex…
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Severn Trent donates bowsers to boost farms hit by dry conditions
Severn Trent has launched a new initiative aimed at helping livestock farmers bolster their water storage capacity during increasingly dry…
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New life-saving first aid app to support farmers in crisis
A ground-breaking emergency response app that could mean the difference between life and death for injured farmers is set to soon launch. Charity…
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