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MPs to examine Iran war's growing impact on UK food prices and farming
The growing impact of the Iran war on food prices, fertiliser supplies and UK farming costs will come under scrutiny by MPs next week amid warnings…
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Northern Ireland farmers set for expanded Farming with Nature support
A major expansion of Northern Ireland’s Farming with Nature programme will open to farmers next month under plans unveiled by DAERA Minister Andrew…
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Thousands of pounds-worth of GPS farming tech stolen in A47 raids
Organised thieves stole thousands of pounds-worth of GPS farming equipment during overnight raids on farms along the A47. Agricultural vehicles and…
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Hare coursing gangs targeted in new Essex Police crackdown
Farmers terrorised by violent hare coursing gangs have welcomed a major Essex Police crackdown after months of escalating attacks, intimidation and…
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Woman banned from owning dogs after 35 sheep killed in attack
A woman has been banned from owning dogs after her pets killed 35 sheep and injured 14 more in a devastating livestock attack on Suffolk farmland…
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'Significant number' of sheep die in Shropshire lorry crash
Hundreds of sheep were left strewn across a Shropshire road after a livestock lorry overturned, killing what police described as a “significant…
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AHDB releases £1.9m levy reserves for priority horticulture projects
Britain’s horticulture sector is to receive £1.9 million in fresh funding amid growing pressure on growers from rising costs, labour shortages and…
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New Welsh rural minister handed major farming challenges
Welsh farming faces a political reset after Llyr Gruffydd was appointed Cabinet Minister for Rural Resilience and Sustainability. The new minister…
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Britain tightens African swine fever defences to protect £8bn pig sector
Britain is stepping up defences against one of the world’s most damaging livestock diseases amid growing concerns African swine fever could one day…
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Farming remains Britain's deadliest industry after rise in fatalities
Farming has once again been named Britain’s deadliest industry after 33 agricultural workers lost their lives in the past year alone. The sharp rise…
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