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Study: ‘Simple change’ at abattoirs could improve livestock welfare
Study: ‘Simple change’ at abattoirs could improve livestock welfare

Inspecting livestock at an earlier time during transport could “significantly improve” their welfare and help guide future abattoir practices, a...

Farmer’s cancer experience helps shape Emmerdale storyline
Farmer’s cancer experience helps shape Emmerdale storyline

A farmer’s experience of prostate cancer is set to feature on screens after helping to inform a new storyline in...

MP calls for UK govt support to reduce pressure on farmers amid ‘fuel crisis’
MP calls for UK govt support to reduce pressure on farmers amid ‘fuel crisis’

Northern Irish politicians have warned that farmers and other key industries are facing growing pressure as fuel and other input...

UK farm data system aims to reduce administrative tasks – AHDB
UK farm data system aims to reduce administrative tasks – AHDB

The Agricultural and Horticultural Development Board (AHDB) has described its Farm Data Exchange system as both “technically viable and strongly supported across...

NFU urges candidates to back farming ahead of local elections
NFU urges candidates to back farming ahead of local elections

Candidates standing in next month’s local elections have a big part to play in helping to shape the future of...

UFU urges UK govt to support NI farmers facing rising input costs
UFU urges UK govt to support NI farmers facing rising input costs

The Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) has visited Westminster, where it called on the UK government to better support Northern Irish...

M&S signs £2.1b 10-year contract with ABP and Dunbia for British meat
M&S signs £2.1b 10-year contract with ABP and Dunbia for British meat

Marks & Spencer (M&S) has announced a £2.1 billion investment to “extend its commitment to sourcing British” meats, following the...

Farmland prices remain stable despite market uncertainty in Q1 2026
Farmland prices remain stable despite market uncertainty in Q1 2026

Farmland prices in England have remained stable during the first quarter of this year due to a reported limited supply...

Govt urged to deliver on ‘key priorities’ for fertiliser sector
Govt urged to deliver on ‘key priorities’ for fertiliser sector

The Agricultural Industries Confederation (AIC) has called upon the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) to deliver on...

Groceries adjudicator to join Defra under department transfer
Groceries adjudicator to join Defra under department transfer

Responsibility for the UK’s Groceries Code Adjudicator (GCA) will soon move to the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs...

Farmers’ opinions wanted for new Defra fertiliser survey
Farmers’ opinions wanted for new Defra fertiliser survey

Farmers are being urged to share how they have been impacted by rising fertiliser prices amid the Middle East conflict...

UK organic livestock products now open to Japanese market
UK organic livestock products now open to Japanese market

British organic livestock farmers are set to benefit as their produce has officially opened for exports to Japan’s £1.4 billion...

Defra to lift poultry housing order for England and Wales
Defra to lift poultry housing order for England and Wales

The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) has announced that it will be lifting its mandatory housing order...

UFU reissues livestock worrying warning amid recent dog attacks
UFU reissues livestock worrying warning amid recent dog attacks

The Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) has urged farmers to remain vigilant and ensure the protection of their livestock in light...

North Yorkshire farmer sentenced for illegal waste operation
North Yorkshire farmer sentenced for illegal waste operation

A farmer, hailing from North Yorkshire, has been handed a two-year sentence after he allowed thousands of tonnes of waste...

NSA kicks off sheep worrying awareness week
NSA kicks off sheep worrying awareness week

The National Sheep Association (NSA) has kicked off its awareness week for sheep worrying today (Monday, March 30), as dog...

Dairy farmers and processors urged to take part in survey – ASCA
Dairy farmers and processors urged to take part in survey – ASCA

The Agricultural Supply Chain Adjudicator (ASCA) Richard Thompson has launched a survey to assess the current state of the UK...

Defra advances trail hunting ban as consultation opens to public
Defra advances trail hunting ban as consultation opens to public

The Labour government has “delivered on a key manifesto commitment” as trail hunting is set to be banned in England...