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Beef exports to EU could 'cease' due to UK government inaction
British beef exports could 'cease overnight' to the European Union if the government does not intervene with impending EU deforestation regulations…
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Nearly half of farmers not taking enough time off, survey shows
A survey of people in farming has revealed that while there is awareness of the importance of taking a break off the farm, too few farmers actually…
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Defra Secretary pledges to make the case to maximise farm support
Defra Secretary Steve Reed has pledged to make farming’s case to the Treasury ahead of the Autumn Statement following calls for an increased…
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Long-awaited winter wheat variety 'SY Cheer' launches in autumn
A long-awaited winter wheat variety, newly awarded full Group 1 milling status, and which could hold appeal for growers looking to reduce the risks…
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Rural businesses slam 'unsound' Galloway national park proposals
Proposals for a new national park in Galloway have been criticised as being 'unsound' by farming and rural businesses in the region. This is…
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Government orders Baroness Kate Rock to stand down from Defra
Baroness Kate Rock, who led the Rock Review into farm tenancies, has been ordered by the Labour government to leave her role as non-executive…
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Great Glen Challenge: Scottish farmers raise £50,000 for RSABI
Twenty-seven teams from a range of roles in Scottish agriculture have raised £50,000 for farming charity RSABI following an annual multi-sporting…
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Royal Countryside Fund extends deadline for community funding
The Royal Countryside Fund is urging more community-led organisations in rural Cumbria and Northumberland to apply for a new £500,000 funding…
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Innovative farmers needed for Dragon's Den-style competition
Scottish young farmers are being invited to pitch innovative ideas to help the dairy sector as part of a new Dragon’s Den-style competition. The…
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Farmers asked to vote to ratify nine new AHDB appointments
Farmers and growers are being asked to vote to ratify nine appointments across AHDB's four sector councils following a competitive selection process…
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