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Herts arable farm undergoes vineyard diversification as sector flourishes
A Hertfordshire arable farm has detailed its journey into wine as vineyard diversification continues to prove a popular route for many farmers…
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Farmland market most active since 2018, Savills says
The farmland market so far this year has been at its most active since 2018, as activity recovers from its post-Brexit and pandemic era lows. By the…
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Defra announces new general licence for bluetongue vaccines
All livestock keepers in England are now able to use any of the permitted bluetongue vaccines without applying for a specific licence. Defra has…
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Former doctor turned farmer hailed for embracing sustainable methods
A former doctor who gave up his job nine years ago to take over the running of the family’s 1,800 acre-farm has been named Sustainable Farmer of the…
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Bale grazing can halve winter housing costs for beef suckler herds
Bale grazing can halve housing costs for beef suckler herds this winter, according to the results of a new farmer-led project. Bale grazing can…
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Arable farmers needed to help spark precision breeding conversation
Arable farmers are wanted for a project to help drive discussion on precision breeding and share insights with the wider agricultural community. As…
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UK farm unions sound alarm over potential changes to dairy contracts
The UK farming unions have written to the government to raise alarm over potential changes to the new dairy contracts legislation. The four unions…
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Farm leaders raise major concern over possible 'family farm tax'
The NFU has warned that many family farms will be 'seriously impacted' if the government changes agricultural property relief (APR) in the autumn…
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UK poultry giant Moy Park posts revenue surge of nearly 11%
UK poultry giant Moy Park has recorded revenue of over £2 billion for 2023, a big increase of nearly 11% on the previous year. Moy Park, which is one…
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Farmers in South Downs invited to join mentoring programme
Farmers and land managers in the South Downs are being invited to join a programme helping them with grazing management and cutting costs. Farmers…
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