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AHDB survey opens to offer first insight into upcoming UK harvest
AHDB's planting and variety survey, which provides the earliest view of the planted area for the upcoming harvest in the UK, will soon open for this…
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Arla's milk price to stay the same for April 2025
Arla has confirmed that its April 2025 milk price for British farmer suppliers will remain unchanged. The co-op's on-account price for conventional…
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Defra Secretary Steve Reed has visited just four farms since election
Defra Secretary Steve Reed is facing criticism after it was disclosed that he has only visited a handful of farms since taking office in July 2024…
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Farmer pays out £6,000 to clear 40 tonnes of illegally dumped waste
A Hertfordshire farmer has been forced to pay out thousands of pounds after clearing 40 tonnes of illegally dumped waste from her land. Eveey Hunter…
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£16m funding boost to strengthen flood defences in rural areas
More than 400,000 hectares of farmland are set receive enhanced flood protection after the announcement of an additional £16m for internal drainage…
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Over 1,700 farms lost on urban outskirts since 2010, charity warns
More than 1,700 farms on the outskirts of English towns and cities have vanished since 2010, according to a concerning new report released today. A…
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Defra confirms string of bird flu cases across England
The government has confirmed numerous bird flu cases across England in recent days, including on commercial poultry farms. Highly pathogenic avian…
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Farage accused of 'selling out' farmers after chlorinated chicken remarks
Nigel Farage has been criticised after he admitted he would accept chlorine-treated chicken from the United States as part of a trade deal. The…
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Defra bans imports from Austria after new foot-and-mouth case
The government has announced an import ban of livestock from Austria following a new case of foot-and-mouth disease in neighbouring Hungary. The…
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Pilgrim's to ramp up lamb production to meet surge in Easter demand
Pilgrim’s Europe, a key supplier of British lamb, has announced it is ramping up production to meet the expected surge in Easter demand. The food…
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