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Aldi surpasses UK supplier spending target ahead of schedule
Aldi has fulfilled its pledge to boost spending with British suppliers a full year ahead of schedule, after committing to upping its annual spend by…
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Four men convicted after 1.9 tonne meat fraud case
Four men have been convicted of food crimes after 1.9 tonnes of animal by-product went through an illegal cutting facility in London. The three men…
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Defra appoints Minette Batters to lead farm profitability review
Baroness Minette Batters, who was the president of the NFU for six years, has been appointed to lead a comprehensive review into farm profitability…
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Liver fluke season shifts later again in 2024–2025, experts warn
Experts report that the season for liver fluke disease in cattle and sheep has been occurring later in the year, and the 2024–2025 season is no…
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Field cameras spot unexpected pest predators on oilseed rape
In-field cameras have revealed unexpected predators of two major oilseed rape pests, offering new insights that could improve pest management…
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Scottish farm incomes drop by 50% exposing growing financial pressures
Average farm incomes in Scotland have dropped by over 50%, highlighting the growing financial pressures faced by farmers and crofters. The Scottish…
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New tractor registrations fall to 24-year low amid financial pressures
New tractor registrations have dropped to their lowest level in 24 years, highlighting the financial pressures many farmers are now feeling. The…
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Bird flu housing measures extended to more counties in England
The government is extending mandatory housing measures in northern England to help prevent further outbreaks of highly pathogenic avian influenza…
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Unusually early yellow rust triggers crop monitoring warning
Unusually early signs of yellow rust on several winter wheat varieties in Recommended Lists (RL) trials have prompted warnings for farmers to monitor…
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Landowner fined £80,000 for illegally felling 8 hectares of woodland
A landowner has been forced to pay out nearly £80,000 following a long-running case where he was found guilty of illegally felling over 8 hectares of…
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