Rural News

Agronomists speak about “unforeseen consequences” of the Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) amid a briefing with Defra representatives on the updated 2024 scheme.

Andy Cato will form part of the line up at this year’s Writtle Farmers’ Conference, which also features Tim Lang, emeritus professor of food policy at City University London, and Groundswell’s John and Joanna Cherry.

Jeremy Clarkson has shared his support for French farmers, who say they share many of the same challenges as British farms.

The long-awaited report with much-needed guidance for food and farming industries on appropriate standards for carbon reporting has recently been published.

A 22-year-old shepherdess was crushed to death when her quad bike – overloaded with weed killer – toppled over while she worked on farmland in the Cotswolds, an inquest heard.

Planned winter maintenance can reduce the risk of breakdowns in the field, while replacing worn and damaged parts reduces the risk of deaths and injuries. NFU Mutual and Farm Safety Foundation offer some guidance.

An impact assessment commissioned by Welsh Government examining the impact of its Sustainable Farming Scheme proposals forecasts a “shocking scenario” for Welsh agriculture, according to NFU Cymru.

Farmers gathered outside parliament as MPs debated an overhaul of the Grocery Supply Code of Practice, after over 100,000 people signed the #GetFairAboutFarming petition.

Morrisons has just announced it will lower its poultry stocking density to 30kg/m2 by the end of the year.

Well done to everyone who submitted their answers to the Farmers Guide Christmas competition!

The NFU and AHDB will carry out a review of farm assurance schemes as a whole, following the recent controversy over Red Tractor’s Greener Farms Commitment.

Farm animals worth an estimated £1.8 million were killed or injured by out-of-control dogs in only one year, NFU Mutual says.