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New survey aims to identify Scotland's sheep flock health challenges
Scotland’s sheep farmers are being urged to help steer future flock health research by sharing the health issues causing the biggest challenges on…
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Repeat slurry pollution costs Devon farm nearly £20,000
A Devon farm partnership has been ordered to pay £19,468 after repeated slurry pollution incidents affected a tributary of the River Yarty. D I & R…
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Upland farms face scrutiny as MPs launch evidence call
MPs are seeking evidence on how England’s upland farms can be supported as pressure grows to balance food production, nature recovery and climate…
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Farmers to help deliver £30m wildlife habitat fund
Farmers and land managers in England’s protected landscapes are set to help deliver a new £30 million government-backed wildlife habitat fund. The…
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Rare SSSI hill ground with grazing potential comes to market
A rare 260-acre SSSI hill site in Central Scotland has been launched to the market at offers over £640,000, with scope for grazing, peatland…
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Blaney opens £50,000 fund for farm machinery innovators
Farmers and contractors are being offered up to £50,000 to turn everyday on-farm frustrations into new machinery. The Blaney Innovator Programme has…
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Supermarket giant revamps potato ranges to cut reliance on imports
Co-op is overhauling its potato ranges in a bid to reduce reliance on imports and strengthen support for British growers. The retailer said the move…
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NFU says ageing poultry sheds are holding back UK production
Britain’s poultry sector risks falling behind demand for chicken unless planning rules are overhauled and ageing poultry sheds are replaced, the NFU…
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UK food supply 'in trouble' as farm incomes squeezed, group warns
Britain risks becoming increasingly reliant on imported food unless farm incomes improve and domestic supply chains are strengthened, Farmers For…
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'Perfect storm' conditions see tractor crash risks soar during harvest
Collisions involving tractors and farm machinery soar during harvest season, with drivers being warned to take extra care on countryside roads this…
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