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Lancashire farmer dies following explosion, police say
A Lancashire farmer has died following an explosion on his property, the police have confirmed. The incident, which killed a 51-year-old man…
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Farms told to be compliant with tax rules affecting Xmas ventures
With all else happening on the tax front, farmers are being advised to be compliant with rules that affect additional Christmas trading ventures. The…
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Applications soon open for 2026 Nuffield Farming Scholarship
Applications for 2026 Nuffield Farming Scholarships will soon open, offering members of the farming industry the chance to study a topic they are…
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Dozens of trade bodies call for farm inheritance tax u-turn
The owners of tens of thousands of family-run farms and businesses have urged the government to scrap its controversial inheritance tax changes…
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Food Standards Agency criticised for 'misguided' meat inspection fee stance
The trade association representing abattoirs and processors has condemned the Food Standards Agency's 'misguided stance' on meat inspection charges…
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UK scientists awarded grants to advance two cattle vaccines
British scientists have been awarded grants to advance the development of two cattle vaccines to curb bovine babesiosis (redwater) and bovine TB…
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Toolkit launched for Scottish farmers to communicate meat benefits
An industry toolkit has been published to help Scottish farmers communicate the health benefits and sustainability of Scotland's red meat sector. The…
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University group hopes to transform UK crop monitoring with AI
Funding has been issued to a University of Manchester spinout group hoping to roll out spectral imaging technology, combined with AI-powered…
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What are Defra's future plans for the Countryside Stewardship?
Almost 20 months since the last Countryside Stewardship (CS) Higher Tier application window closed, Defra has finally announced its future plans for…
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Dover port authorities seize over six tonnes of illegal meat
Shocking new figures have emerged about the volumes of product of animal origin (POAO) being seized at Dover, including pork from African swine…
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