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Climate

Government urged to help make farming systems more resilient as climate change impact increases

Environment

Government urged to help make farming systems more resilient as climate change impact increases

The National Sheep Association (NSA) said the Government should specifically incorporate climate change resilience into developing agricultural policy, strategies and schemes, admitting that policymakers are faced with a challenging task

clock 30 July 2025 • 1 min read
EXCLUSIVE - Sir Mark Spencer on IHT: "Young farmers are walking away from the sector"

Politics

EXCLUSIVE - Sir Mark Spencer on IHT: "Young farmers are walking away from the sector"

Former Farming Minister Sir Mark Spencer writes on why young people are walking away from a future in farming due to Inheritance Tax changes, and why farmers have been taken for granted

clock 29 July 2025 • 2 min read
Farming Matters: Nigel Miller - "A reset of climate change policy is required now"

Farm focus

Farming Matters: Nigel Miller - "A reset of climate change policy is required now"

clock 22 June 2025 • 3 min read
Royal Highland Show: Moving the dial on land policy could help deliver long-awaited recognition for farmers

Politics

Royal Highland Show: Moving the dial on land policy could help deliver long-awaited recognition for farmers

Scottish Land & Estates said rural Scotland needs clear policy direction and funding for its multi-faceted role in delivering for nature, climate and food production

clock 20 June 2025 • 5 min read
Íæż½ã½ã urged to monitor water use following driest start to spring since 1956

Weather

Íæż½ã½ã urged to monitor water use following driest start to spring since 1956

Lack of sustained rainfall poses summer drought risk

clock 07 May 2025 • 2 min read
Livestock should be seen as part of climate solution according to new report

Environment

Livestock should be seen as part of climate solution according to new report

'It's not the cow, it's the how', says study, as it backs the switch to regenerative practices

clock 07 May 2025 • 2 min read
Farming Matters: Ben Aveling - "It's time farmers are paid fairly, as this is truly the only way to save British farms, especially if the Inheritance Tax holds firm"

Farm Business

Farming Matters: Ben Aveling - "It's time farmers are paid fairly, as this is truly the only way to save British farms, especially if the Inheritance Tax holds firm"

This week's opinion from throughout the world of agriculture: Farmer and meat retailer from Towcester, Northamptonshire - Ben Aveling

clock 15 March 2025 • 4 min read
Íæż½ã½ã brand Defra's update to stop SFI24 an 'absolute shambles'

Politics

Íæż½ã½ã brand Defra's update to stop SFI24 an 'absolute shambles'

clock 11 March 2025 • 3 min read
Íæż½ã½ã urged to shift focus from regen to improved fertiliser use

Arable

Íæż½ã½ã urged to shift focus from regen to improved fertiliser use

Regenerative agriculture claims can be overblown, according to a new study by the agri benchmark network of agricultural economists

clock 05 March 2025 • 2 min read
Red meat consumption must be cut by 25% to hit climate goals, says new report

Environment

Red meat consumption must be cut by 25% to hit climate goals, says new report

Climate Change Committee promotes tree planting as industry groups hit back at targets

clock 26 February 2025 • 2 min read