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The prime minister attended this year’s NFU Conference to announce a series of new measures to support farmers, including plans to increase certain payments and cut planning permission red tape.

A farm that grows potatoes for Walkers Crisps has announced its plans to build a reservoir to help combat the effects of climate change.

Celebrity and farmer Jeremy Clarkson criticised farming policies proposed by the Welsh Government, calling the plans ‘completely daft’.

Dover farmers staged a tractor protest at a supermarket to show their disapproval of cheap foreign food imports.

Scientists have grown beef cells inside grains of rice with the aim of creating cheaper and more eco-friendly food. 

On Thursday, 8th February, Cheshire Farm Machinery hosted their annual open day, where both new and existing customers had the opportunity to explore a variety of agricultural machinery.

New BNG rules present an opportunity for farmers and landowners to rent out less productive land to developers, who are now required to provide at least 10% BNG.

“Enough is enough,” say Irish farmers as they threaten to target county council meetings around the country, protesting against rising costs and increased regulations. 

Jeremy Clarkson’s name has been mentioned by a group of pro-green Conservative MPs who would like to make it easier for farmers to open farm shops. 

Shropshire farmers have been warned to protect their farms against crime following recent farm burglary and vehicle thefts. 

20 tractors pulled up outside Rural Affairs Minister Lesley Griffiths’ office, as farming industry leaders urge that protests and blockading public roads should always be “the last resort” following strike concerns in Wales.

Farmers are being encouraged to try out business diversification and start planning how to introduce agritourism on their farms ahead of this summer.