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Drought and bluetongue raise tupping risks for sheep farmers
Sheep farmers have only a narrow window to correct ewe condition before tupping, with drought, poor grass growth and bluetongue increasing the risk…
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Farmers warned late fertiliser orders could trigger spring bottleneck
Farmers delaying fertiliser purchases could face a spring delivery bottleneck, with industry leaders warning that tight cashflow and global supply…
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SFI Window 2 set for September with £230m up for grabs
SFI 2026 Window 2 is expected to open on 22 September with £230 million available, giving all farmers and land managers in England another…
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Imported eggs probed as salmonella outbreak hits 474 cases
A national salmonella outbreak has grown to 474 confirmed cases and two deaths, with health officials continuing to investigate imported eggs as the…
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UK wheat yields slump 12% as harvest nears finish
UK cereal growers are entering the final stages of harvest with wheat yields around 12% below average and spring barley down 19%, despite…
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NFU warns Brazilian meat could flood UK market after EU ban
British farmers could face a surge in Brazilian beef and chicken diverted from the EU unless ministers introduce equivalent import restrictions, the…
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UK pig sector 'on a precipice' as producers cut herds
Independent pig producers are being pushed towards the exit as low prices, lost processor contracts and rising costs deepen the latest crisis facing…
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GB dairy herd hits record low as replacement fears grow
Great Britain’s dairy herd has fallen to its lowest level on record, with AHDB warning that a continued decline in youngstock could leave farmers…
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Shotgun licensing shake-up could 'cause carnage', rural group warns
Rural campaigners have warned that a sweeping overhaul of shotgun licensing could cause “carnage” in the system and inflict “untold damage to the…
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Rain fails to break drought as farm water pressures deepen
Nearly three quarters of England remains in drought despite this week’s rainfall, with farmers continuing to face pressure from exceptionally dry…
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