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Extension of heather burning ban 'concerning' for upland farmers
Plans to extend the ban on burning heather on deep peat have been called "deeply concerning" for upland farmers, particularly those managing moorland…
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JCB to double Texas factory size in response to Trump's tariffs
British agri-machinery giant JCB has revealed plans to double the size of its new Texas factory in response to tariffs on UK imports imposed by…
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Ministers open multi-million pound facility to boost dairy innovation
Ministers from the UK and Scottish governments have officially opened a multi-million-pound facility aimed at enhancing innovation and sustainability…
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Two-thirds back gene-editing to strengthen UK's food supply
Most people back new technologies to safeguard the UK's food supply, with over two-thirds supporting gene-editing as a tool to build a more resilient…
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Farmers encouraged to vaccinate against clostridial infections
Even the loss of just one or two lambs to clostridial or pasteurella infections could outweigh the cost of vaccinating a flock, UK-based vets have…
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NFU calls 10% US tariffs a major challenge for UK farming
The NFU has reacted to the announcement of a 10% tariff on UK exports to the US, describing it as a significant challenge for British farming. While…
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Convicted hare courser jailed for breaching criminal behaviour order
A convicted hare courser has been sentenced to prison for violating the conditions of his Criminal Behaviour Order (CBO). Craig Rooks admitted to…
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Council rejects Cranswick’s bid to develop livestock unit in Norfolk
Cranswick, one of the UK’s largest meat producers, has been refused permission by a council to develop a large pig and poultry unit in Norfolk. A…
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New Spring Calving Index offers last-minute upgrade opportunity
The latest AHDB Spring Calving Index (£SCI) ranking has been published which may provide farmers the opportunity for a last-minute upgrade. With many…
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Scottish government yet to assess farm loss from 70-mile pylon project
The Scottish government has acknowledged that it has not assessed the impact of losing farmland to pylons, despite concerns that farmers may have to…
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