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329-acre County Durham livestock farm hits market for £2.25m
A 329-acre livestock farm overlooking the Derwent Valley in County Durham has come to market for offers over £2.25 million. Middle Horsleyhope Farm…
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Farmers and firefighters halt major Pentland wildfire threat
A wildfire in the Pentland Hills was contained to around 17 hectares after a rapid response by firefighters, farmers and gamekeepers helped prevent a…
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Emergency aphid control granted as virus yellows threat rises
Sugar beet growers have secured emergency access to a second aphid control spray amid warnings that 2026 could bring the highest pest pressure seen…
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RPA sets out 2026 Capital Grants rules as farmers told to get ready
Farmers in England are being urged to prepare for the 2026 Capital Grants offer, with applications set to close once available funding has been…
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European dairy giant set for launch as Arla-DMK deal clears
Arla Foods and DMK Group have secured final approval for a merger that will create a €20bn (£17.3bn) farmer-owned dairy cooperative representing…
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British farmers exposed by food tariff cuts, NFU warns
Farm leaders have warned that plans to suspend tariffs on more imported food products could undermine British farmers while doing little to ease…
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Whisky demand slowdown hits Scottish barley growers
Scottish arable farmers are facing uncertainty over 2026 malting barley contracts as weaker whisky demand reduces intake requirements across the…
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Independent pig farmers face crisis as processors cut contracts
Independent pig farmers face an uncertain future as processors cut or end supply contracts across the UK, the National Pig Association has warned…
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Defra urges agrifood businesses to prepare for SPS deal
Agrifood businesses have been told to prepare for major UK-EU trade changes that could remove routine checks and certificates on many food, plant and…
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Farmers set to support Exmoor nature recovery through new fund
Farmers and land managers on Exmoor could receive new government funding to restore wildlife-rich habitats across the national park. The…
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