Author Posts: Aleksandra Cupriak

Updated proposals for the Sustainable Farming Scheme (SFS), which is the primary source of government support for the future of Welsh farming starting in 2026, have been warmly welcomed by the Welsh farming community. 

Farm fires were larger-scale and costlier in nature last year, new figures from NFU Mutual have revealed. The issue is sparking calls for farmers to review and update fire prevention measures.  

West Mercia Police confirmed it is investigating an incident involving a tractor driving through a flooded high street in Tenbury Wells, setting off a wave of water which hit surrounding shops. 

More than 100 tractors took part in a farmers’ protest in Cornwall last weekend to protest against changes to the inheritance tax, which triggered a lot of concern among the farming community.

Last week, the South of England Agricultural Society hosted its annual farming conference. This year’s theme, ‘What is our land for?’ has sparked a lively debate on whether the focus of land use should shift from traditional food production to prioritising environmental and biodiversity goals or even to accommodate the demands of commercial development. 

NFU confirmed that more than 260,000 people have backed its campaign to reverse the family farm tax, signalling to the government that the public disagrees with the “cruel and ill-thought-out” policy.  

Ahead of the festive season, potato supplier Branston has once again launched its innovative hybrid Nemo spud to support demand for volume and faster cooking times. 

The National Tree Week 2024 has launched today, marking the traditional start of the winter tree planting season. At this time of year, trees are dormant and so experience the least stress when being placed in their new homes.

Clarkson’s Farm has gained great recognition among audience all over the world, however, not many people know that the British royal family is also a big fan of the farming show. 

Sales of antibiotics for food-producing livestock remain at a 59% reduction since 2014, Defra has just announced. 

A fraudster involved in a transatlantic tractor scam worth more than £130,000 has been jailed, West Midlands Police confirmed. 

AHDB’s early bird survey predicts an increase in the UK wheat area for harvest 2025 of 5.4%, however, it will still remain below the 2019 to 2023 average. The country can also see the lowest oilseed rape planted area for 42 years.