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Staffordshire farmers met with local police officers, demanding tougher action after 18 crimes were reported in just one area of the county in six months.

Farmers can now apply for FETF funding to help pay for equipment and technology to improve animal health and welfare.

Updates to environmental schemes that were announced in the Spring Budget have been welcomed by farming organisations.  

Co-op has become the latest retailer to announce adding a ‘Best of British’ section to its website. This will make it “easier and quicker” for customers to find locally produced food. 

There may be an end to farmer protests around Europe following the latest EU proposals set out for discussion on 26th March. 

An Aberdeenshire agricultural machinery company that had been in business for over 100 years has gone into administration. 

In the Houses of Parliament this week, UK environment secretary Steve Barclay discussed easing rules for farmers who would like to diversify their businesses. The topic had been previously raised by celebrity and farmer Jeremy Clarkson. 

The NFU is urging MPs to back the ‘Buy British Bill’ and asks the new government to supply the public sector with more food from British farms. 

As the government opens up new rounds of FETF funding this spring, we take a look at what farmers can apply for now, as well as future dates to keep in the diary.

Renewable dairy technology manufacturer Lyras shares how farmers can save money by using UV pasteurisation technology. 

Rural affairs minister Lesley Griffiths refused to meet Welsh secretary David TC Davies to discuss farmers’ concerns in regards to the Sustainable Farming Scheme (SFS).

Police appeal for information following a double case of lamb slaughter and theft in Shropshire – prompting farmers to reassess their livestock security.