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Accelerated phasing out of delinked BPS to have 'huge impact'
The government's continued phase-out of direct payments to farmers in England will be accelerated, causing a 'huge impact' on many farming…
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OSR growers urged to watch out for signs of rape winter stem weevil
Oilseed rape growers are being urged to watch out for signs of rape winter stem weevil following reports of the pest appearing in crops in eastern…
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New modelling shows 'family farm tax' could wipe out annual profits
The government's planned inheritance tax changes could leave small family farms paying tax bills that wipe out their annual profits, according to new…
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British Sugar submits plans to build new 'green' sugar beet drier
British Sugar has submitted an application to construct a new 'green' sugar beet drier at its factory in Wissington, Norfolk. The sugar beet…
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Farming education bodies in new push for national curriculum change
Educational groups have called for a comprehensive review into the National Curriculum, as the current one 'severely underrepresents' farming. In…
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Jeremy Clarkson to attend London anti-budget farmer rally
Jeremy Clarkson will attend next week's anti-budget rally as thousands of farmers are expected to descend on Westminster. The star of Clarkson’s Farm…
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NFU 'monitoring' Muller's acquisition of Yew Tree Dairy
The NFU has said it is 'monitoring' the acquisition of Yew Tree Dairy by Muller and has urged the milk processor to ensure farmers are 'fully…
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New fertiliser hub opens for farmers in North East and Scotland
Farmers across southern Scotland and northern England are set to gain improved access to fertiliser thanks to the opening of a new £7.5m site. The…
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Regulator approves Arla's acquisition of Volac Whey Nutrition
Arla's acquisition of Volac’s Whey Nutrition business has been approved by the UK's Competition and Markets Authority. The regulator’s go-ahead…
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MPs on EFRA committee seek farmers' views on priorities for 2025
MPs who sit on the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee are asking farmers for their views on what issues should be prioritised for 2025…
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