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Workers' group slams 'shockingly poor' farm accommodation standards
The government has been told to urgently clarify seasonal farm workers' status in law with respect to accommodation and working standards. Workers…
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Integrated Natural Resources Scheme opens for Welsh farmers
The development phase of the Welsh government's new Integrated Natural Resources Scheme (INRS) is now open for farmers to apply to. The INRS aims to…
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Modernisation of farm tenancy succession rules now in effect
A long-awaited modernisation of agricultural tenancy succession rules took effect at the beginning of this month, farmers have been reminded. The…
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Pink Ladies’ Tractor Run raises £120,000 for Cancer Research
The Pink Ladies’ Tractor Run has raised an impressive £120,000 for Cancer Research after more than 170 tractors made their way through East Anglia…
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Farmers encouraged to register business banking complaint
Small and medium-sized farms are being urged to register a business banking complaint before the December deadline. The Business Banking Resolution…
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Government vets confirm first case bluetongue case in Essex
Government vets have confirmed the first case of bluetongue virus in Essex, as three vaccines were recently given the green light for farmers to use…
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New app allows farmers to assess hedgerow condition
Farmers can use a new app to assess the condition of hedgerows on their land to satisfy new Sustainable Farming Initiative (SFI) scheme requirements…
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Tributes paid to Welsh farmer after 'unexplained' death on farm
Tributes have been paid to a farmer who died on his farm in North Wales, with investigations continuing into the 'unexplained' death. Police have…
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Forty sheep stolen from farm as livestock theft incidents rise
An investigation has launched after 40 sheep were stolen from a Perthshire farm, amid a rise in livestock theft incidents across the UK. Police…
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Treasury seeks to slash England's farming budget by £100m
The Treasury is set to slash England's farming budget by £100m to help fill a £22 billion hole in public finances left by the last government…
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