How to protect your farm from animal activists
14th May 2024
An agricultural solicitor has shared helpful advice for the UK agri-food sector following the rise in incidents of animal activism.
Harvest rush expected to bring spike in crashes with agricultural vehicles
13th May 2024
As farmers begin the harvest season and agricultural traffic increases, all countryside road users are being warned to take extra care over the coming months.
Welsh farmers will protest on World Farmers Day
11th May 2024
Welsh farmers are planning to drive their tractors through Cardiff on World Farmers Day to show their dissatisfaction with governmental policies.
Seasonal worker visa route extended following labour shortages
9th May 2024
The government has just announced that the seasonal worker visa route will be extended until 2029 following labour shortages.
Dale Farm co-op makes largest investment in Northern Ireland’s agri-food industry
9th May 2024
Dairy cooperative Dale Farm has just announced the largest investment in Northern Ireland’s agri-food industry.
Search for Wales woman farmer of the year has begun
9th May 2024
The Wales woman farmer of the year competition launches for its 26th year to celebrate the contribution of women in the Welsh farming industry.
Farming community welcomes John Swinney as new first minister of Scotland
8th May 2024
The Scottish farming community warmly welcomed SNP leader John Swinney as the seventh first minister of Scotland.
Farm shop owners warned to stay vigilant amid worrying data revealed
7th May 2024
NFU Mutual urges farm shop owners to “stay vigilant” after new figures revealed the true cost of crime to UK rural retailers.
Local elections 2024: Rural communities feel ‘politically homeless’
7th May 2024
Rural communities feel “unseen, unheard and politically homeless”, said a countryside campaigner following local elections.
Technology-oriented farmers encouraged to enter prestigious award
3rd May 2024
Pembrokeshire farmers who can demonstrate the use of the latest technological methods to promote progressive, sustainable agriculture are encouraged to enter a prestigious award.
Government makes ‘crucial changes’ to improve biosecurity at UK trade border
3rd May 2024
The government has introduced “crucial changes” in regards to food imports as well as animal and plant products to improve the country’s biosecurity.
Suffolk company helps farmers successfully diversify their business
2nd May 2024
Today’s dynamic business landscape advocates diversification, especially for rural businesses aspiring to expand. A Bury St Edmunds-based company dedicated its services to helping farmers enhance their financial returns.