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UK's relentless rain is affecting growers' contracts, lawyers say

Lawyers are warning growers to stay informed about how any shortfalls, as a result of this year's unprecedented weather, will be addressed w...

Transition milk trial targets calf health at Welsh dairy farm

A Welsh spring-calving dairy farm is introducing a new feeding system for newborn calves in what is to be thought the first trial of its kin...

Durham City YFC member clinches Senior Member of Year title

A Durham City YFC member has clinched the industry's Senior Member of the Year title following 15-years of dedication at the organisation. ...

Report warns of challenges to Scottish seed potato sector

A new report has demonstrated the economic importance of the Scottish seed potato sector amid growing concerns over the impact of Brexit, di...

One week left to apply for grants to boost animal welfare

Farmers have just one week left to apply for grants to improve animal health and welfare as part of the Farming Equipment and Technology Fun...

NI farmers given clarification on transition to new farm payment

Northern Irish farmers have been provided more clarity on how the transition away from BPS to the new Farm Sustainability Payment (FSP) will...

Farmers told to prioritise safety this silage season after wet spring

Farmers are being reminded to take extra safety measures during first-cut silage-making following one of the wettest winters on record. ...

Retail expert to help grow British dairy exports to US

Help to grow British dairy exports in the United States has been given a boost with the appointment of a new in-market specialist. Victo...

Two men taken to hospital after 'near miss' with slurry gas

Two men were taken to hospital from their farm in Co Antrim, Northern Ireland following a 'near miss' with slurry gas. The Police Service...

380-acre mixed farm in Fife for sale for first time since 1918

A mixed arable and livestock farm in Fife, Scotland extending to nearly 380-acres has launched onto the market for the first time in over 10...

Royal Countryside Fund seeks to raise £15m to fund new strategy

The Royal Countryside Fund is seeking to raise £15 million to fund a new ambitious strategy to better support farming and rural communities....

Bayer aims to launch first bioinsecticide for crops in 2028

Bayer has signed an agreement with UK-based company AlphaBio Control to secure an exclusive license for a new biological insecticide. Th...

Key herbicide metribuzin confirmed safe for Elland potato variety

Farmers growing Elland potatoes can now use key herbicide metribuzin after trials confirmed it can be safely used on the variety. The lis...

New legislation to stamp out rogue milk purchasing businesses

New regulations have been laid which aim to stamp out rogue milk purchasing businesses from abusing their position and exploiting farmers. ...

Young farmer champions safety after serious quad bike accident

A young farmer says wearing a safety helmet is now programmed into her subconscious five years on from a quad bike accident that led to a sk...

Co-op first retailer to confirm move to 100% British strawberries

Co-op has announced it will move to 100 percent British strawberries across its entire own brand range, becoming the first UK retailer to do...

NFU Scotland asks for government help in response to poor spring

NFU Scotland has written to Scottish government with short and medium term asks against the backdrop of one of the most challenging springs ...

Which? investigation slams 'inconsistent and misleading' food labels

An investigation has found evidence of 'misleading and meaningless' food labels in supermarkets alongside a lack of confidence in the system...

Labour pledges to 'stamp out' rural crime with new strategy

Labour has announced it will establish a rural crime strategy after warning that farmers and others were being hit by 'organised crime, rura...

AHDB targets young French consumers in new UK lamb export drive

AHDB has announced it is participating in a promotional campaign in France to help drive demand for British lamb among younger French consum...

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