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IHT 'unrest' sees rural Labour MPs backing farmers' calls for change
Politics

IHT 'unrest' sees rural Labour MPs backing farmers' calls for change

Chris Brayford
clock 30 June 2025 • 5 min read
Plans for growth stifled without APR and BPR consultation
Farm Business

Plans for growth stifled without APR and BPR consultation

Chris Brayford
clock 26 June 2025 • 4 min read
Íæż½ã½ã to take Government to court over Inheritance Tax reform
Politics

Íæż½ã½ã to take Government to court over Inheritance Tax reform

Chris Brayford
clock 25 June 2025 • 5 min read
Royal Highland Show: IHT based on 'false belief' that all farmers are rich and wealthy
Politics

Royal Highland Show: IHT based on 'false belief' that all farmers are rich and wealthy

Chris Brayford
clock 24 June 2025 • 4 min read
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SFI reopens to 'exception groups' following Defra's halt
Farm Business

SFI reopens to 'exception groups' following Defra's halt

Gov reveals criteria for certain farmers who missed out on the scheme when it was closed without notice in March

clock 04 July 2025 • 2 min read
New FSA service to support lab-grown food produce
Brexit

New FSA service to support lab-grown food produce

Companies developing cell-cultivated products are to be given official guidance on safety and marketing procedures

clock 03 July 2025 • 1 min read
Government opens Capital Grants offer to farmers
Grantchecker

Government opens Capital Grants offer to farmers

Íæż½ã½ã and land managers are now able to apply for a total of 78 items, ranging from supporting natural flood management projects to improving water quality under this round

clock 03 July 2025 • 3 min read
Milk prices hold steady
Dairy

Milk prices hold steady

Major dairy processors have announced milk price holds for July and August, with volumes remaining high despite dairy farmers leaving the industry

clock 02 July 2025 • 2 min read
Clarkson's Farm has influenced public opinion on farming more than protests, farmers say
Farm Business

Clarkson's Farm has influenced public opinion on farming more than protests, farmers say

Íæż½ã½ã have voiced their support for Jeremy Clarkson's hit Amazon Prime show, Clarkson's Farm, saying it has shown the public the challenges of working in agriculture

clock 02 July 2025 • 2 min read
Farming sector warns it will 'suffer' as new bluetongue restrictions come into force
Farm Business

Farming sector warns it will 'suffer' as new bluetongue restrictions come into force

Íæż½ã½ã said new bluetongue restrictions could have long-term implications on trade, the viability of rural businesses, and farmers' health

clock 01 July 2025 • 8 min read
Egg producer's success in business rate appeal provides clarity on exemption
Poultry

Egg producer's success in business rate appeal provides clarity on exemption

The Court of Appeal has ruled three buildings used for packing and storing eggs qualify for the exemption

clock 01 July 2025 • 2 min read
Chicken and beef prices surge as summer BBQs fuel food inflation
Farm Business

Chicken and beef prices surge as summer BBQs fuel food inflation

Supermarket shoppers are facing rising costs for popular barbecue meats, according to the latest figures, with chicken and beef prices up amid continued food inflation

clock 01 July 2025 • 2 min read
Dairy farmer numbers drop as 190 more producers leave in last year
Dairy

Dairy farmer numbers drop as 190 more producers leave in last year

An estimated 190 farmers have left the dairy industry over the past year, with the majority deciding to exit during winter

clock 30 June 2025 • 1 min read
Latest milk prices for dairy farmers
Farm Business

Latest milk prices for dairy farmers

Arla to hold July price

clock 30 June 2025 • 27 min read
Alastair Brown appointed new strategy and policy officer at LAA
Farm Business

Alastair Brown appointed new strategy and policy officer at LAA

Alastair Brown will start the role on July 1 and he said it was a great honour to have the opportunity to drive new policies and strategies at the LAA

clock 30 June 2025 • 2 min read
Pilgrims launches 20-year pig contract
Pig

Pilgrims launches 20-year pig contract

Pilgrims said it was looking to address the issue of short-term thinking in an industry requiring long-term investment

clock 29 June 2025 • 2 min read
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