Researchers granted £2m to help prevent food shortages in the UK
29th January 2025
Over £2 million have been invested in scientific research to help prevent food shortages that could potentially trigger civil unrest in the UK.
Climate change: What will be grown in the UK in 50 years?
27th January 2025
British-produced hummus, tofu and marmalade will be a common sight on our supermarket shelves by 2080, scientists say.
Women working in farming industry take part in health and well-being research
23rd January 2025
A major study by the University of Exeter and The Farming Community Network will help to come up with new solutions for improving the health and well-being of women working in agriculture.
Farmland values expected to hold firm following small rise in 2024
21st January 2025
The UK farmland market continued to demonstrate resilience in 2024 with small rises in the value of arable and grassland. Looking forward to 2025, farm and estate property consultancy Carter Jonas believes there are many reasons to be optimistic about the year ahead.
Scientists claim that an extra glass of milk can reduce bowel cancer risk
18th January 2025
According to a large UK study, an equivalent to a glass of milk a day can help reduce their risk of bowel cancer.
Research informing policymakers on realities of farm finances receives financial boost
14th January 2025
A new study to examine farm household income and reliance on government subsidies will go ahead thanks to a financial boost. The research aims at informing policymakers on the realities of farm finances.
Born through IVF Hilda can help accelerate dairy journey to net zero
7th January 2025
Scottish calf Hilda, born through IVF, represents a historic moment for the world’s longest-running livestock genetics project that aims to help accelerate the dairy industry’s journey to net zero.
Family farm tax is most unpopular measure in government’s new Budget
28th November 2024
Data commissioned by the NFU has shown Labour is not trusted by its 2024 voters on issues surrounding the impact of the Budget on farmers. Changes to inheritance taxation on family farms are unpopular, and perceptions that Labour does not value rural voters as highly as urban ones are building.
Farmers asked for help in new research on impact of rural crime
11th November 2024
Farmers who fell victim to agricultural crime from across the UK are being asked about their experiences for new research that aims to demonstrate the extent of the issue to policymakers.
Northern Ireland’s farm income marks a 44% fall
5th November 2024
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has revealed that Northern Ireland’s total income from farming has fallen by 44% in 2023.
Farm input costs almost doubled over past five years
2nd October 2024
Farm input costs have increased by an average of 44% since 2019, according to research by the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB).
Norfolk researchers received £3m boost to develop climate-resilient legume crops
30th September 2024
Research led by Norfolk crop scientists has received a £3 million boost from Defra to enable the development of climate-resilient legume crops.
