Environment
NZ farmers ‘on track’ to meet methane emissions reduction targets
New Zealand farmers are on track to meet the target of a 10% reduction in biogenic methane emissions by 2030,...
Farmers
Agri-Business
Report: Farmers most trusted in food industry
The European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT) Food Trust Report 2024 has revealed that farmers are the most trusted group...
Agri-Business
Farmers urged to not take 'unnecessary risks' during Storm Lilian
Farmers are being urged to not take “unnecessary risks” during Storm Lilian as strong gusts are expected to arrive in...
Agri-Business
Farmers could be 'missing out on thousands' through ISAs - NFU Mutual
Rural insurer NFU Mutual has warned farmers in their 50s and 60s that they could be “missing out on thousands...
Environment
Farmers asked for views on reintroducing wildcats in Devon
Devon farmers are being asked to share their thoughts via survey on the viability of reintroducing wildcats into the county....
Agri-Business
Defra aims to end farmers being rocked by 'chop and change' of schemes
The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) has said new farmer confidence figures make clear the need for...
Agri-Business
35% of farmers intend to grow their business in the next 5 years - survey
35% of farmers intend to grow their farming business in the next five years, while 49% intend to remain the...
Agri-Business
Nearly half of farmers 'not at all positive' about their future in farming - report
A report from the National Audit Office (NAO) on the Farming and Countryside Programme has revealed that 48% of farmers...
Agri-Business
Farming follows nursing as most valued profession in the UK - survey
Farming has been found to be second only to nursing when it comes to the public’s most favoured and valued...
Agri-Business
Poor broadband continues to impact farmers' businesses - NFU
Poor mobile and broadband connectivity continues to hider farmers’ ability to run effective businesses, according to a survey from the...
Agri Politics
'Farmers will get a new deal to boost growth' - new Defra secretary
The new Secretary of State for the Department of Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra), Steve Reed, has said the...
Rural Life
New research shows some farmers 'pressurised' into diversifying
Current “market dynamics” have “pressurised” some farmers into considering alternative farming activities in order to increase or diversify their income,...
Other
Farmers urged to take care as long-term sickness in farming increases
NFU Mutual is urging farmers to protect themselves as long-term sickness across the industry increases by 11%. The latest data...
Agri-Business
65% of farmers say profits are falling and businesses 'may not survive' - survey
65% of farmers surveyed by the National Farmers’ Union (NFU) say the profitability of their businesses is declining, or that...
Agri-Business
Stolen livestock could be for 'illegal sale of meat on the black market'
A rural officer for West Mercia Police has said recent livestock thefts could be linked to the illegal sale of...
Other
Shropshire: Vets and farmers rescue 33 cattle from overturned lorry
A team of vets have been called “heroes” for helping to save 33 cattle from an overturned lorry in Gobowen,...
N.Ireland
‘Unrelenting’ wet weather means continued financial pressure for farmers – MP
Upper Bann MP Carla Lockhart has said that “unrelenting” wet weather means farmers are facing continued financial pressure. Lockhart, who...
Agri-Business
RHASS seeks agri and rural stories to celebrate its 240th anniversary
Scottish agricultural charity, the Royal Highland & Agricultural Society of Scotland (RHASS), is seeking agricultural and rural stories from across...
