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Action plan aims to phase out farrowing crates in UK pig farming
A new plan aims to accelerate the transition away from farrowing crates in UK pig farming, marking a significant step toward higher welfare standards…
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NFU launches 10-year plan to secure the future of British beef
The NFU has unveiled a long-term vision for the British beef sector, setting out a series of policy and industry priorities to ensure a profitable…
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NFU sets out next steps to overhaul farm assurance schemes
The NFU has outlined its next steps in delivering key reforms to the UK’s farm assurance system, following the findings of a wide-ranging independent…
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South Caernarfon Creameries completes £25m site expansion
South Caernarfon Creameries (SCC) has completed a series of major development projects totalling £25m at its site in Rhydygwystl, North Wales. Over…
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Young farmers vote overwhelmingly against inheritance tax reforms
Young farmers have voted overwhelmingly against Labour's inheritance tax reforms during the National Federation of Young Farmers’ Clubs’ (NFYFC)…
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RamCompare seeks new farms for upcoming testing season
The UK’s leading sheep progeny testing project is looking for new commercial farms across England and Wales to take part in the upcoming season. The…
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Defra announces £46m boost for cutting-edge agri technologies
Defra has announced a major £46m investment in cutting-edge agricultural technologies, which it says will increase food production and boost farm…
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Dog attacks on sheep continue to devastate farms, survey says
Concerns have been raised over the continued failure of UK dog owners to recognise the serious threat their pets pose to farm animals, particularly…
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Chance to convert farm buildings into five homes in Northumberland
An opportunity to transform farm buildings into five dwellings on a Northumberland farm, with the potential for further development, has come to…
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Two-thirds of rural retailers hit by crime, NFU Mutual finds
Over two-thirds of farm shops and rural retailers have experienced crime in the past 12 months, alarming new research shows. Half of farm shops have…
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