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Since the passing of the Cannabis for Medicinal Use Act, demand for quality, safe medicines has grown by over 500%, and it’s projected to double again.

Farmers have just days left to submit a request for a Countryside Stewardship Scheme (CSS) mid-tier application pack if they want to apply for an agreement starting on 1 January 2020, according to land and property specialists Strutt & Parker.

Today, Associated British Ports (ABP), in partnership with national grain, seed and fertiliser company COFCO International UK, hosted an official ceremony to unveil a new fertiliser blending and bagging plant at the Port of Ipswich.

Brexit could reduce competition within the agricultural supply sector and ultimately lead to UK farming businesses paying more for the essential inputs they need to operate, leading UK farmers’ cooperative Fram Farmers warns.

An original script and handmade costumes helped Eardisley YFC steal the show at The National Federation of Young Farmers’ Clubs’ (NFYFC) Performing Arts final, sponsored by Isuzu UK.

Zürn Harvesting GmbH & Co. KG, Schöntal-Westernhausen has acquired a substantial stake in Garford Farm Machinery Ltd, a move which will strengthen the position of the UK market leader in technological mechanical weed control solutions.

Mental health support for rural areas will become ever more important as the farming industry comes up against some of its greatest challenges, NFU Vice President Stuart Roberts has said today.

A service-focused insurance broker has opened in Suffolk offering a new level of insurance advice for farmers, claims its founder.

This prestigious accolade honours co-ops across the UK for their commitment to their communities and to the co-op principles.

The students will be invited to Nottinghamshire County Show to receive their cheques from Society President William Parente CBE  DL, on Sunday 12th May.  

New modes of action in the pipeline at agricultural sciences company FMC should soon be entering growers’ crop protection toolboxes.

Investment by agricultural tyre manufacturer BKT shows no sign of slowing as the company celebrated the official opening of its new European headquarters in April