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Spike in quad bike thefts leads to call for farms to boost security
A rise in quad bike and ATV thefts have impacted farmers in the past month, with spikes seen in the East and South East of England in particular…
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Red meat sector hails 2024 Love Lamb Week as millions tuned in
The UK red meat sector is hailing the results of its annual 'Love Lamb Week' initiative after millions of people tuned in to see the advertisement…
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Fire safety in spotlight after arsonists set alight 70 bales
Farmers are being urged to assess the risk of fires after 70 hay bales were set alight on a farm in Berwickshire, Scotland. The importance of fire…
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Scottish sheep farmers call for more support for less favoured areas
Scottish sheep farmers are calling on future support schemes to be 'fit for purpose' while ensuring the viability of those farming in disadvantaged…
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Aldi to invest £30m in dairy sector as part of Arla partnership
Aldi has announced plans to invest over £30 million in dairy farmers over the next three and a half years via an enhanced partnership with Arla. The…
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King Charles appointed patron of NFYFC
King Charles has been confirmed as the new patron of the National Federation of Young Farmers’ Clubs (NFYFC), succeeding his mother, the late Queen…
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UK farm bodies welcome EU's move to delay deforestation regulation
UK farming bodies have welcomed the EU's proposal to delay the introduction of the deforestation regulation for 12 months to avoid disruption to…
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Welsh farmer ordered to pay out £8,000 for cattle welfare offences
A Welsh farmer who admitted causing unnecessary suffering to cattle has been handed a 12-month suspended prison sentence and ordered to pay out…
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£160m boost for British poultry as exports to South Africa restart
British farmers and traders will once again be able to export poultry meat to South Africa in a deal worth around £160m in the first five years. The…
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Scientists receive £2m to bring gene-edited cereals to farms
Scientists have been awarded over £2 million to trial a precision-bred wheat variety which they say could lead to the development of more sustainable…
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