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Grey seals on Norfolk coast test positive for bird flu
Bird flu has been detected in a small number of grey seals on the north Norfolk coast, the government has confirmed. Wild birds in the area have also…
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Security alert for farmers after thieves raid two agrochemical stores
A security alert has been issued for farmers and growers after well-organised thieves raided two agrochemical stores in Bedfordshire and Norfolk…
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Number of English farms down a quarter in less than 20 years
The number of farms in England have fallen by nearly a quarter in less than two decades, shocking new figures show. The fall is seen in almost every…
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Welsh Lamb PGI in the Middle East for major promotional push
A celebration of PGI Welsh Lamb is currently taking place in the heart of the lucrative middle east market as the Gulfood tradeshow gets underway…
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Apply mesosulfuron-based herbicides on sunny days, farmers told
Farmers should apply mesosulfuron-based herbicides on sunny days to maximise performance, according to a new study. For many seasons, farmers have…
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Single Application Forms window soon opens for Welsh farmers
Farmers in Wales are being reminded that the application window to the Single Application Forms (SAF) opens on 3 March. The SAF completion process is…
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Farmer backlash to Pembrokeshire National Park's pop-up campsite ban
Farmers and landowners in Pembrokeshire National Park have reacted with anger and concern to plans that will ban pop-up campsites from next year…
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Treasury showed 'no enthusiasm' after farm IHT meeting
Farm leaders have met with Treasury ministers today to seek solutions to the government's 'disastrous' inheritance tax proposals, but officials…
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Make most of beneficial tax treatment for pickups, farmers told
Experts are encouraging farmers and landowners to make the most of beneficial tax treatment for double cab pick-ups before its gone for good. In this…
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Farmer took his own life following vet inspection, inquest hears
A 'distressed' Cumbrian farmer was found dead on his farm following a veterinary inspection, an inquest has heard. Cockermouth Coroners’ Court opened…
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