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Thousands of farm fixes completed to protect water quality
Nearly half of farm inspections have found breaches of environmental rules over the past five years, despite thousands of improvements being…
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July milk price boost for Arla farmers
Arla will raise its conventional milk price in July, while holding its UK organic price unchanged as dairy markets remain broadly stable but organic…
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Regen dairy must move from claims to proof, First Milk says
First Milk has warned that regenerative dairy must be backed by hard evidence if it is to build trust, attract investment and prove its value across…
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Lloyds and Wildfarmed launch fund to back regen farming
Farmers could receive private payments for improving soil health, biodiversity, water quality and carbon outcomes under a new fund aimed at scaling…
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Dog walking app adds sheep alerts to help prevent attacks
Dog walkers using countryside routes will receive new livestock alerts through BudApp as part of a drive to reduce sheep worrying incidents. The…
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North Yorkshire farmland attracts bids of up to £16,500 per acre
A major North Yorkshire arable land sale has shown the strength of demand for prime farmland, with bids reaching up to £16,500 per acre. The 598-acre…
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Defra opens first SFI26 window for eligible farmers
Small farms and businesses without existing Environmental Land Management revenue agreements can now apply for SFI26, as Defra opens the first £60…
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Family pay tribute to Fife farmer killed in tractor accident
The family of a Fife farmer who died after his tractor overturned have paid tribute to him, saying he spent his final moments “doing what he loved”…
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Farmers sought for Defra-funded crop trials
Arable farmers in England are being sought for Defra-funded on-farm trials testing light leaf spot resistance in oilseed rape and precision-bred…
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Heatwave adds risk after dry spring dents UK crops
A dry spring and recent heatwave have dented UK crop prospects, but AHDB says many winter crops still offer grounds for cautious harvest optimism…
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