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Labour to unveil 'new deal' for farming as budget backlash persists

The government is set to unveil new measures to help dampen industry criticism following the budget, including new planning reforms and a pl...

Climate change 'starting to bite' farmers, charity warns

The Wildlife Trusts have called for an agriculture budget worth £3.1 billion for England to fight climate change impacts which are 'starting...

Glass of milk a day helps reduce bowel cancer risk, study says

Having a large glass of milk every day could help reduce the risk of bowel cancer, a new UK-based study has found. It comes just days aft...

Muller joins processor-led organisation Dairy UK

Milk processor and manufacturer Muller has announced it has joined the processor-led organisation Dairy UK as it targets further industry co...

Inflation will 'add 19% more' farmers to inheritance tax changes

Some 19% more farmers than forecast will face punitive inheritance tax charges in the first decade of the government’s new legislation unvei...

Claas to carry out 'pioneering' work in artificial intelligence

Agri-machinery manufacturer Claas has announced it is carrying out what it calls 'pioneering work' in the field of artificial intelligence. ...

New school resources linking food production and farming launched

A new suite of secondary and A Level resources linking back to food production and farming have been launched following an industry collabor...

Defra urged to retain statutory guidance for Farming Rules for Water

Defra has been urged to retain the statutory guidance for the Farming Rules for Water to ensure farmers can continue to spread organic manur...

Scottish red meat sector launches health-inspired campaign

The Scottish red meat sector's 'When You Know, You Know' campaign has returned to shine a spotlight on the role that Scotch meat plays in a ...

Farmers gear up for 2025 Big Farmland Bird Count

Farmers and landowners are being asked to monitor the bird species on their land as part of the 2025 Big Farmland Bird Count (BFBC). The ...

Vegan milk leads to higher rates of depression, study says

Plant-based dairy alternatives such as soy milk, oat milk or almond milk could lead to higher rates of depression, a new study has suggested...

Rare centuries-old slate shard fences crop up on Lake District farms

Rare, centuries-old slate shard fences are once more features of the farming landscape in the Lake District following careful restoration by...

Man becomes first person in US to die of avian influenza

The first US death from avian influenza has been reported in a man who had been in contact with infected birds in a backyard flock. The m...

Support for British pork across UK retailers remains steady

Support for British pork across the UK's retailers was steady during the end of last year, according to a new industry survey. Across the...

British farmers' efforts to be hailed at Ripon Cathedral service

Farmers' efforts in producing food for the nation will be celebrated at Ripon Cathedral’s Plough Sunday Service, taking place this weekend. ...

Hunt continues for oilseed grower to join AHDB's RL team

The hunt continues for an oilseed grower to join AHDB's influential Recommended Lists (RL) crop committee, with the deadline to apply set fo...

New BVD measures 'crucial' for Northern Irish livestock farmers

Northern Irish farm leaders have welcomed new bovine viral diarrhoea (BVD) measures as 'crucial' in supporting the livestock sector against ...

YFC members gain subsidised shearing training for 2025

Members of YFCs will again be able to benefit from subsidised shearing training this year due to a collaboration between British Wool and th...

New £1m fund to reward farmers for slashing emissions

A new £1m fund which aims to enable supply chains to financially reward farmers for reducing greenhouse gas emissions is now open for applic...

Muller's milk price remains unchanged for January 2025

Dairy processor Muller has announced that its milk price will remain the same for January 2025. Farmers supplying Muller who meet the con...

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