Rural News

For the first time since 1989 the US may allow the importation of British Lamb. Following comments from Boris Johnson, UK farming bodies have reacted to the news.

The government has made an agreement with CF Fertilisers, to allow it to reopen one of its plants amid soaring gas prices, following concerns over imminent food shortages.

Drax and NFU aim to support the UK’s decarbonisation goals and provide diversification opportunities for British farmers as they adapt to new UK agricultural policies.

The Royal Agricultural Benevolent Institution (RABI) has confirmed the charity’s ambitious goal to reach even more farming people over the next three years.

Fendt’s annual press event at its German headquarters was broadcast online again this year as a result of continuing Covid-19 restrictions

The South Devon Society’s Autumn Show and Sale will be held at Worcester by McCartneys on Tuesday, 5th October, with pedigree bulls and heifers from a wide selection of top breeding herds.

The government has announced a series of steps to help UK farmers access the UK’s export potential.

It was announced this week that the UK’s rules on towing a trailer will change in autumn 2021 – find out how these changes could impact you.

Farmers are being encouraged to take part in this year’s campaign, as MPs are sent their iconic wool and wheatsheaf pin badge, and the NFU gets ready to host a range of events.

The Gladis campaign hails success as new government Bill clamps down on livestock worrying.

Hertfordshire farmer Eveey Hunter this week suffered significant damage to three vehicles as thieves targeted GPS equipment and tractor terminals/screens – and according to her machinery dealer, she was far from the only one.

Now in its 30th year Tillage-Live 2021, the national crop establishment demonstration, returns to the west this autumn.