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Defra's £358 million underspend of agriculture budget 'kick in the teeth' for farmers

The Farming and Countryside Programme (FCP) annual report revealed a £130 million underspend of the agriculture budget for 2023/24 alone

Rachael Brown

12 September 2024 • 4 min read

Machinery

Five new telescopic handlers from Claas

James Huyton

06 September 2024 • 2 min read

Politics

Bluetongue cases continue to increase

Rachael Brown

12 September 2024 • 5 min read

Young Farmer Focus

Young Farmer Focus - Alexandra Godfrey: "Everyone has a place in the rural sector"

Chris Brayford

09 September 2024 • 2 min read

Natural gas rises could impact fertiliser

Prices of fertiliser have historically followed natural gas prices, with AHDB warning prices may start to rise if the increase in gas prices continues

Alex Black

14 September 2024 • 2 min read

Diversification

'Clarkson's Clause': Does it make diversification easier for farmers?

Aaron and Partners' Mark Turner delves into what the clause means, the sector’s reaction, and what impact the changes will have on diversification in farming

Chris Brayford

14 September 2024 • 5 min read

Land and property

Section 21's replacement must work for rural business

CLA president Victoria Vyvyan has warned that without making assurances warns of risk of rural landlords deciding to sell up

Alex Black

14 September 2024 • 2 min read

Rural crime

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Podcasts

The Farmers Guardian Podcast: Can a new educational course tackle livestock worrying attacks on farm?

Is education the answer to solving livestock worrying? Or is there still a lack of respect shown from dog owners?

Chris Brayford

13 September 2024 • 3 min read

Rural crime

Officers arrest three men following investigation into GPS thefts from farms

"GPS units are essential for UK farming and as we all like eating, drinking and wearing clothes, this piece of kit is important to every single one of us"

Chris Brayford

12 September 2024 • 2 min read

Rural crime

Hare coursers travel from Wrexham and Northampton to hunt hares in Lincolnshire

"We will simply will not accept this barbaric activity and anyone who comes to the county hare coursing can expect to face the full force of the law"

Chris Brayford

10 September 2024 • 3 min read

Agriculture's National Classifieds

Defra's £358 million underspend of agriculture budget 'kick in the teeth' for farmers

Five new telescopic handlers from Claas

Bluetongue cases continue to increase

Young Farmer Focus - Alexandra Godfrey: "Everyone has a place in the rural sector"

Support builds for ATV safety rethink

New report urges farmers to consider pulses

Natural gas rises could impact fertiliser

Section 21's replacement must work for rural business

Grants Special: Farming industry 'uncertain' about availability of future grants

GRANTS SPECIAL: Alternative funding options available to farmers for slurry management

Great North Air Ambulance Service vital to rural life

New Holland launches new T5 Dual-Command range

Diversifying into agritourism reaps rewards for Beltex record holders

'Clarkson's Clause': Does it make diversification easier for farmers?

Young Farmer Focus - Evie Winston: "Unfortunately, Britain's wet weather only gets wetter"

From the editor: Defra underspend cannot be allowed to justify cuts

Natural gas rises could impact fertiliser

'Clarkson's Clause': Does it make diversification easier for farmers?

Section 21's replacement must work for rural business

The Farmers Guardian Podcast: Can a new educational course tackle livestock worrying attacks on farm?

Officers arrest three men following investigation into GPS thefts from farms

Hare coursers travel from Wrexham and Northampton to hunt hares in Lincolnshire

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