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UK scientists to develop new rapid bTB diagnosis detector
Researchers have been awarded £1.2m funding to develop a new detector for tuberculosis in humans and livestock that can report a result in one hour…
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England sees second worst harvest on record as fears grow for 2025
England has suffered its second worst harvest on record after record breaking wet weather last winter and recent downpours, new figures by Defra…
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Farmers urged to ramp up liver fluke monitoring after acute cases identified
Sheep and cattle in some areas of the UK may face an earlier risk of acute liver fluke this winter than in previous years, with APHA already…
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Pressure mounts for bigger agri budget as MPs debate farming
Calls have been made for the government to boost the agriculture budget to £5.6 billion as MPs debated the state of the farming industry in the House…
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Scottish farmers say 2024 harvest was toughest in 30 years
Scotland’s stop-start harvest has seen a wide range in yields and quality, with some farmers calling it the toughest in decades. Responses to NFU…
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Parents pay tribute to boy, 8, who was shot on Cumbria farm
The parents of an eight-year-old boy who was tragically killed on a farm after being shot have paid tribute to their son, calling him 'loving, kind…
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Telecoms industry needs to do more for landowners, experts say
With several key decisions made surrounding telecoms case law in recent weeks, property consultancy Fisher German looks at what all these mean for…
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'Real progress' being made in Scottish farm landlord-tenant relations
A new report published by Scotland's Tenant Farming Commissioner has highlighted 'real progress' by land agents in improving industry standards…
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'Climate tipping points' could 'wipe out' UK crop growing, report warns
Researchers have warned about the impact of 'climate tipping points' on the UK due to its position near the North Atlantic, as such an event could…
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Scottish young farmers share mental health message with hay bale art
Vibrant displays of bale art are appearing in fields throughout Scotland as part of a rural mental health initiative by young farmers. The colourful…
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