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Cornish farmer Andrea Semmens has been named the Calf Rearer of the Year at the National Youngstock Conference, held in Devon. 

Ice cream has taken a large scoop out of the UK dairy retail market, with spend on ice cream growing by 6.9% in the last year, AHDB said. 

Agricultural insurer, Acres Insurance Brokers, is warning farmers to check their staff’s operator licences when running farm machinery during the harvest period. 

Hertfordshire farmer Geoff Simms has fallen victim to rural crime after thieves ripped the GPS dome from the roof of his John Deere tractor. 

Following the release of the latest figures from the Health & Safety Executive (HSE), which show that farming is the most dangerous profession in the UK, a personal injury lawyer said that more needs to be done to keep the industry safe. 

Firefighters are dealing with a “significant” farm fire involving a number of buildings in Herefordshire.

Newly elected MPs will be given a “unique opportunity” to get to know better the British food and farming industries in their constituencies and in Westminster. 

Adama Agricultural Solutions UK Ltd. has announced a change to its organisational structure following the decision by current go to market director, Steve Beal, to retire. 

The supply of publicly marketed farmland in Great Britain has increased by 36% year-on-year, representing 118,232 acres, according to the latest market analysis from Savills.  

The government has announced its commitment to introduce a new deal for farmers, which aims to address their low confidence and provide stability for the farming sector.  

Shropshire firefighters tackled two tractor blazes in the space of just a few weeks. 

In the picturesque yet challenging rural landscapes of the Scottish Borders, agricultural businesses have to navigate a complex financial terrain, intensified by the agricultural transition, rising operational costs and an unpredictable political climate, said rural lender expert, UK Agricultural Finance.