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Children deliver letters to PM about 'family farm tax' impact
A group of children have delivered letters directly to the prime minister about the impact that the so-called 'family farm tax' will have on the…
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TV adverts showcasing British meat air in new year campaign
An annual campaign underlining the role that lean British meat and dairy play as part of a healthy and nutritious diet has returned for 2025. AHDB's…
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Government reject's Cumbrian farm's 'harmful' camping pod plan
The government's planning inspectorate has rejected a Cumbrian farm's plan to add camping pods to its accommodation business. In April, the…
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East Yorkshire poultry farm confirms case of bird flu
Highly pathogenic bird flu has been confirmed in a poultry flock on a farm in East Yorkshire, the government has confirmed. The H5N1 strain was…
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Leading farm figures recognised in 2025 New Year Honours List
Leading figures linked to the British food and farming industry have been recognised in the King's 2025 New Year's Honours List. Former NFU Dairy…
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Fresh 'family farm tax' blow as Labour set to lose most rural seats
Labour could lose three-quarters of its rural seats if an election was held today, a new poll has suggested following the farm inheritance tax…
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Smallest UK sheep flock size recorded for 13 years
The UK sheep flock decreased by 785,800 head to 31 million - the smallest size recorded for 13 years - recently published government figures show…
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NFU Sugar raises concerns over Defra's complete neonic ban
NFU Sugar has raised concerns over plans to introduce a ban on neonicotinoids which have previously been granted for use under emergency…
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Livestock welfare in focus as firework plea issued ahead of new year
The public are being urged to be mindful of the distress and potential danger caused to livestock and horses by new year firework displays. In a…
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NFU criticises Sir Keir's comments on rationale for 'family farm tax'
The NFU has called the farm inheritance tax changes an 'indiscriminate revenue-raising measure' after the prime minister offered his rationale for…
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