Author Posts: Aleksandra Cupriak

Environment secretary Steve Barclay has just announced plans to make food labelling “clearer and fairer”, as part of its commitment to back the British farming industry.

Farmers will drive tractors to Westminster later this month to protest against cheap food imports and to protect high British food standards in trade deals.

A fly-tipping incident that recently happened on Jeremy Clarkson’s farm has triggered debate on how to tackle an issue that affects many farmers in the area.

A unique pink drier was the highlight of this year’s open day hosted by Suffolk-based Master Farm Services.

Sainsbury’s has just added a ‘buy British’ section on its website to make it easier for customers to support local suppliers.

Genetically modified purple tomatoes, which were first developed by Norfolk scientists nearly 20 years ago, are now available to buy in the US.

LS Plant Breeding has just announced its rebranding. Over the course of the coming months, the company will relaunch to align with its international shareholder, NPZ UK Ltd.

Milk supplier and distributor Muller has announced a price rise for its farmer suppliers, starting in April. 

While farming can be perceived as a male-dominated industry, the industry is filled with women leading successful careers on farms while taking care of their families. International Women’s Day is a great opportunity to give them a shout-out. 

Police have been urging farmers to secure their pick-up trucks as they are increasingly targeted by thieves – often for overseas export.

Alder Carr Farm Shop, in Creeting St Mary near Needham Market, has been named the best small farm shop of the year at the prestigious Farm Retail Association awards. 

Rural engagement officers from Essex have returned more than £80,000 of stolen machinery and equipment after a tip-off directing the authorities to a Nazeing industrial estate.