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Environment Agency proposes fee hikes for farmers' permits
The Environment Agency has launched a public consultation on proposals to increase a range of regulatory charges in response to rising operational…
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Agriculture students urged to apply for grants to support studies
Agriculture students in England and Wales are being encouraged to apply for financial support to help cover the cost of their studies. The Deakin and…
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2025 spring milk flush strains processing, NFU reports disposal
The 2025 spring milk flush has overwhelmed processing capacity, forcing some producers to discard milk, the NFU reports. Following a challenging…
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Farm leaders welcome chancellor's pledge not to rush UK-US trade talks
Farm leaders have welcomed Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ assurance that the government will not "rush into anything" regarding ongoing trade talks with…
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Farmer praised after rescuing stranded sheep from quicksand
A farmer has rescued a sheep after it became stuck in quicksand in Morecambe Bay, Lancashire, with emergency teams praising him for his quick action…
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Proposed NI rates changes spark fears of added strain on struggling farms
Concerns are growing that proposed changes to NI’s rating system could pile more pressure on farming families already facing rising costs and sector…
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Fund relaunched to offer interest-free loans to organic start-ups
Organic and ecological food and farming enterprises now have the opportunity to apply for interest-free, unsecured loans of up to £25,000. The loans…
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GB forestry market shows signs of stability after two-year decline
The commercial forestry market is showing signs of recovery after a two-year dip, with high-quality plantations commanding strong values and renewed…
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Two iconic British sheep breeds added to urgent 'priority' list
Two of the UK’s most cherished native sheep breeds - the Manx Loaghtan and the Leicester Longwool - have been escalated to the most urgent ‘priority’…
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Shropshire contractor's machinery sale tops £2 million
An impressive dispersal sale of farm machinery belonging to Shropshire-based R. Roberts & Sons Ltd has surpassed £2m, with items selling for as much…
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