Farming bosses welcome government response to independent review on Dartmoor

The British farming community warmly welcomed the recent government response to the independent review of Dartmoor, saying that it has carefully considered given recommendations and offered workable solutions for everyone. 

NFU calls out ‘major issues’ with flooding fund launched earlier this week  

The NFU has just issued a statement pointing out “major issues” with the newly announced Farming Recovery Fund, which aimed to help farmers devastated by Storm Henk in January.

Farmers encouraged to apply for FETF amid next week’s deadline 

Farmers and horticulture growers are being encouraged to apply for a grant through Defra’s Farming Equipment and Technology Fund (FETF) before the final deadline. 

New landlord-tenant code of practice called ‘good start’ in fair communication 

The launch of the code of practice regulating landlord-tenant relationships has been warmly welcomed by farming leaders. 

Somerset farm suffers £100,000 worth of damage following arson attack

A Wiveliscombe farm has suffered £100,000 worth of damage during a deliberate barn fire. 

Licensing changes make it easier for farmers to grow hemp  

Defra has just announced changes that make it easier for farmers to grow hemp, maximising its economic and environmental potential. However, strict laws on cannabis remain in place.

Farmers need clarity over tax treatment of land in environmental schemes 

Farm and estate property consultancy Carter Jonas has called for clarity over the tax treatment of land put into environmental schemes.

Farmers need flooding fund to open following wettest winter in decades 

Country Land and Business Association (CLA) is calling for the flood fund to open as soon as possible following farmers fears for the 2024 harvest after one of the wettest and stormiest winters in decades. 

Farming’s balancing act

Are schemes such as SFI and Countryside Stewardship making it possible – and profitable – to produce food and care for the natural environment? Sarah Juggins investigates.

Machinery manufacturer Ktwo has entered into administration

Ktwo Sales Ltd, the Buckinghamshire manufacturer of spreaders and trailers, went into administration at the end of last month (March 2024).

Two Somerset broiler farms put up for sale for almost £5m 

Millford Farm and Knaplock Poultry Farm in Somerset have been put on the market for almost £5,000,000. 

Family and friends commemorate boy who died in farm bike crash 

A Lancashire family paid tribute to a “beautiful, kind and lovely” teenager who was tragically killed in a farm bike crash last Saturday.

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