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As the General Election is set for 4th July, Labour is currently leading the opinion polls. We explore what happens next, and what farmers would like to see from the next government.

A rural insurer is warning farmers to protect themselves from unforeseen time off as the new figures show that long-term sickness across the industry has been rising by 11% year-on-year. 

A woman was injured by a vintage tractor after her four-year-old son accidentally started the machine at a farming charity event.

Christine Tacon has announced her plans to step down as Red Tractor chairwoman after being appointed to the Co-op board.

A ban on exporting live animals will now go ahead as the Animal Welfare (Livestock Exports) Act received royal assent.

Defra has quadrupled the actions available to farmers, and added a new, expanded offer for upland farmers, as well as agroforestry and precision farming actions.

From today (21st May), changes to planning rules make it easier to convert unused farm buildings into new homes, farm shops and gyms, Defra has announced.

A 194-acre Shropshire organic dairy farm has been put up for sale with a guide price of £3.25 million.

Local councils will be advised not to approve solar panels on high quality farmland unless “necessary” according to a written ministerial statement laid before parliament.

A brewery worker has suffered serious burns following an explosion at a brewing facility in Cumbria.

Agricultural engineer Keith Short currently heads up the team at Wessex Engineering Inspection Services, ensuring plant, agricultural and construction machinery are HSE compliant. He offers Farmers Guide readers the following advice on how to ensure telehandlers and loaders are safe and HSE compliant.

Omex SAP analysis has been included in the latest hit series of Clarkson’s Farm, helping Jeremy Clarkson introduce regenerative practices to his farm.