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'Breaking barriers': Oxford Farming Conference boosts diversity
Eight students under 30 identifying as black or people of colour will attend the Oxford Farming Conference as part of a 'breaking barriers'…
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Boy, 8, dies after being shot on Cumbria farm
An eight-year-old boy has died on a farm in Cumbria after being shot in the head and face, police have confirmed. A man in his 60s who was being held…
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Wales records first ever case of bluetongue virus
Wales has recorded its first ever case of bluetongue virus, as the whole of the east of England remains in a 'restricted zone' due to surging cases…
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'Immediate' review launched into RSPCA Assured as Brian May quits
RSPCA Assured has launched a 'comprehensive' review into the food assurance scheme as Queen guitarist Sir Brian May quits his role as vice-president…
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Heavy rainfall leads to localised river and surface water flooding
Heavy rainfall over the last 24 hours across the country has led to localised river and surface water flooding, the Environment Agency has said. At…
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Largest ever 'shelfwatch' to check support for Scottish farmers
Phase three of 'shelfwatch', the largest ever survey of food being offered on Scottish supermarket shelves, will revisit retailers to check support…
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Kent council passes motion to proactively support local farmers
Maidstone Council has become the latest local authority to support a campaign to proactively support local farmers and block councils from banning…
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Additional risk level introduced to aid Johne's disease control
An additional risk level for Johne's disease has been introduced to help farmers and those buying stock make the most informed decision possible…
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UK-wide survey aims to capture farmers' experiences of bluetongue
The livestock sector has come together to launch a UK-wide survey to better understand the impact bluetongue virus is having on farms. The survey…
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Increase in food safety charges could 'decimate' small abattoirs
Rural campaigners have warned that any increase in Food Standards Agency's charges could 'decimate' the small abattoir revival effort. The FSA, the…
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