Rural Life
Defra has announced a new strategy aimed at ensuring rural communities are placed at the heart of government policy.
Schemes
Defra has unveiled its new £30 million Farmer Collaboration Fund, alongside a new Farmer Welfare Grant worth £1.5 million.
N.Ireland
A new report has linked the expansion of NI's pig and poultry production with rising nutrient pollution in Lough Neagh.
Essex County Fire and Rescue Service have been tackling wildfires across the region in the last few weeks, including a field fire that spread across 18ha.
Sheep
The UK government has secured "improved market access" for British lamb, beef and dairy in a new trade agreement with Switzerland.
Pig/Poultry
The Scottish government launched a £2 million support scheme to help with "significant market challenges" facing independent pig producers.
Machinery
A Herefordshire farm has overhauled its fuel infrastructure after contaminated red diesel caused £24,000 in damages to four tractors.
SPAR Northern Ireland has crowned the charity, Plough On as the top prize winner of this year's Community Cashback Grant.
Veterinary Surgeons Act
Defra has announced a series of proposals within a new White Paper, which sets out the department's vision for a 'thriving and fairer' vet sector.
Agri Politics
UK agri-food sector stakeholders have called upon the next prime minister to back a plan for a 'more resilient and affordable' food system.
NFU Cymru has wrapped up its annual campaign, which saw Members of the Senedd, including the First Minister, visit farms across Wales.
NI Water has urged farmers to check drinking troughs for leaks this summer as a typical leak can add up to £200 per week to a farm's bill.
Agricultural work was responsible for 51% of all pipeline infringements in the UK last year, according to Linewatch's latest report.
One person was rushed to hospital with serious injuries after their tractor was involved in a single-vehicle collision in Co. Armagh.
Countryside Stewardship
Defra announced that the Countryside Stewardship Higher Tier will no longer be invite-only, and will be opened up to direct applications.
Environment
Over 19,000 British farms have completed environmental improvements in the last five years, according to the Environment Agency.
The National Sheep Association announced a new partnership with a dog walking app, which aims to prevent livestock worrying incidents.
The Welsh government has launched a new £5 million pilot scheme that will offer "affordable, long-term" loans to farms.
Defra has today (Tuesday, June 30) opened its first application window for this year's Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) scheme.
Beef
New legislation will come into force in Wales on July 1 as the government has announced the next phase of its BVD eradication programme.
PSNI has confirmed that it is investigating the disappearance of 14 cattle, who went missing in Ardglass, Co. Down over the weekend.
The Central Association of Agricultural Valuers warned that Andy Burnham "is unlikely to help farming and the rural sector" if he becomes PM.
Defra has announced that England's peatlands "will be better protected and managed" due to three new schemes worth £47 million in funding.
DEFRA
The UK's agri-food sector is set to benefit from £80 million in new export opportunities this year, according to Defra.
