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British farmers warn that extreme weather could cause food shortages and riots in the next decade. 

Levy payers are being asked to vote to ratify nine appointments across AHDB’s four Sector Councils, following an open and competitive selection process.

The underspend of the agriculture budget over three years has been called a “kick in the teeth” for farmers and growers.

The government is being urged to value UK food security by increasing the current agricultural budget.

A new report explores how farmers can increase invertebrate numbers and biodiversity, whilst maintaining the same level of food production.

Loading workers at the CF Fertilisers factory will no longer strike in September.

Autumn is an ideal time to ensure your woodland is in the best health for the colder winter months.

Researchers at Scotland’s Rural College (SRUC) have been awarded nearly £700,000 for equipment, which will form part of an ultra-modern research facility to measure emissions from beef cattle. 

The Farming Community Network (FCN) has launched a new resilience checklist to help farmers and farm businesses review some of the common components of business and personal resilience, helping them to identify strengths and highlight areas where additional information or support may be beneficial. 

A Derbyshire broiler unit capable of housing up to 84,000 birds has been put up for sale with a guide price of £1.1million. 

Graham’s Family Dairy is celebrating after the family business was accredited with Great Taste 2024 Awards for a range of its products. 

A project aimed at improving management of cabbage stem flea beetles (CSFB), which are the primary cause for the dramatic reduction in the area of UK Oilseed Rape (OSR) crops over the last decade, has just been launched.