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The National Sheep Association (NSA) is concerned the rise in dog ownership in the UK since the pandemic and increasingly seen behavioural issues in dogs highlighted by recent statistics could be behind the spike in sheep worrying attacks reported by farmers across the country.

Over half of shoppers surveyed in AHDB’s latest research want to see meat-free products displayed separately to meat products and distinct labelling to be used for plant-based meat to avoid confusion.

Latest research from NFU Mutual has shown farmers and other agricultural workers are more likely to be proactive in the face of current economic challenges such as high inflation by seeking financial advice and exploring investment opportunities.

Following feedback from 46 producers, the Royal Association of British Dairy Farmers (RABDF) has urged the government to address the escalating labour situation in the sector in its latest submission of evidence to the Migration Advisory Council (MAC).

The government has awarded £30 million in funding to over 50 innovative farming projects that will help agriculture move towards net zero, bolster food production and create more resilience and sustainability in the industry, an announcement has revealed today (Wednesday 31 May).

Farm buyers are now eligible to claim delinked payments on recently purchased land, provided they made a valid BPS claim in 2023, the latest guidance from Defra has revealed.

With rising temperatures and a high water table providing optimal growing conditions for both cash crops and undesirable weeds, growers are advised to consider a split dose post-emergence herbicide approach to reduce competition for nutrients and protect final yield.

Children from 60 local primary schools are set to attend the Essex Schools Food & Farming Day, where they will learn all about how food travels from farm to fork, take part in hands-on activities, and discover just how exciting a career in agriculture can be.

The NFU’s latest Digital Technology Survey has revealed that poor mobile and broadband connectivity in rural areas is still preventing many farming businesses from operating efficiently and has called for accelerated investment in the country’s digital infrastructure.

New exhibitor SW Machinery Hire Ltd will make a first appearance at Cereals this year. The Wiltshire based company will display a selected range of the machinery they have available for nationwide hire.

With the frequency of extreme weather events on the rise, there is an increasing need for agriculture to build resilience against climate change, which has been the focus of research carried out by ADAS and the Met Office Hadley Centre to identify ways farmers can adapt their practices to the changing climate.

Livestock farmers are being warned about the increased risk of grass staggers in cattle and sheep as a result of this year’s wet spring, with Rumenco nutritionist Dr Alison Bond advising supplementation to balance a lower-than-average magnesium intake from grass.