AI innovators win share of £1m as Manchester Prize names first finalists
26th May 2024
After a nationwide search and entries from all corners of the UK, 10 teams of advanced AI innovators have been granted a share of £1 million.
Extreme wet weather leads to UK mudslide death
24th May 2024
The recent tragic death of a schoolgirl in a mudslide in Darlington underlines the growing risks of extreme weather in rural areas.
Slaughterhouses in Wales required to install CCTV as new law comes into force
23rd May 2024
All Welsh slaughterhouses will need to install CCTV by 1st December as new regulations have been approved by the Senedd.
General Election 2024: What could the next govt mean for farming?
23rd May 2024
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.
Farmers long-term sickness figures rise by 11%
23rd May 2024
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.
4-year-old boy hits own mother with tractor at Norfolk farming event
22nd May 2024
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 steps down as Red Tractor chairwoman for Co-op position
22nd May 2024
Christine Tacon has announced her plans to step down as Red Tractor chairwoman after being appointed to the Co-op board.
Live animal export ban receives royal assent
21st May 2024
A ban on exporting live animals will now go ahead as the Animal Welfare (Livestock Exports) Act received royal assent.
SFI offer “hugely expanded” from July
21st May 2024
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.
New planning rules come into force
21st May 2024
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.
Shropshire organic dairy farm to be sold for £3.25m
20th May 2024
A 194-acre Shropshire organic dairy farm has been put up for sale with a guide price of £3.25 million.
Govt to crack down on solar panels projects on prime farmland
20th May 2024
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.