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Farmer warning after seven suspected arson attacks in two nights
Seven suspected arson attacks in two nights have prompted a Cambridgeshire beef farmer to warn that deliberate fires could have devastating…
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NI farmers to benefit from fairer grid connection costs
Northern Ireland farmers could see lower upfront costs for power upgrades and renewable energy connections under new grid charging reforms. The new…
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£8m cattle emissions research centre to be built in NI
Northern Ireland’s livestock sector is to get a new £8 million research facility aimed at helping cattle farms cut emissions while protecting…
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UK pig antibiotic use down 72% in a decade
UK pig producers have cut antibiotic use by 72% over the past decade, with usage falling again in 2025 to 77.2 mg/PCU, new AHDB figures show. The…
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Three farmers recognised for soil health gains
Three farmers have been named Soil Farmer of the Year winners after showing how better soil management can cut costs, reduce inputs and strengthen…
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Oilseed rape recovery hopes grow after pest survey
Low cabbage stem flea beetle larvae levels for a second year have strengthened hopes that UK oilseed rape is beginning to recover after several…
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Farmers urged to act as SFI26 budget hits halfway point
Half of the first SFI26 funding window has already been allocated, prompting Defra to urge eligible farmers to submit applications quickly and check…
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Badger cull among options in NI bovine TB consultation
Northern Ireland farmers are being asked for views on whether badger culling, vaccination or test-and-remove measures should be used to help tackle…
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Beans and lentils could help future-proof UK farming, study says
Beans, peas and lentils could help UK farmers build more resilient rotations as climate change, soil pressures and fertiliser costs put traditional…
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Spore Scout results reveal widespread light leaf spot
Severe light leaf spot symptoms found in oilseed rape crops across the UK have strengthened calls for growers to prioritise genetic resistance when…
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