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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

Lewis Hamilton, Formula 1 and the importance of mental health in farming

Isla Mackenzie's said a career on the racing track shares many similarities to farming in that they are both more of a way of life than a straightforward job

Chris Brayford

14 September 2024 • 6 min read

Funding

GRANTS SPECIAL: Local authority grants available for rural businesses

Rachael Brown

14 September 2024 • 2 min read

Farm Safety

Support builds for ATV safety rethink

Jane Thynne

14 September 2024 • 2 min read

Arable

New report urges farmers to consider pulses

Farmers Guardian

14 September 2024 • 1 min read

Prices & Trends

Natural gas rises could impact fertiliser

Alex Black

14 September 2024 • 2 min read

Land and property

Section 21's replacement must work for rural business

Alex Black

14 September 2024 • 2 min read

GRANTS SPECIAL: Local authority grants available for rural businesses

Consultant and founder of SRH Agribusiness, Simon Haley, said these funding opportunities could help with ‘resilience planning, strategic advice and business growth', but current availability of funds must be checked on the relevant council website

Rachael Brown

14 September 2024 • 2 min read

Prices & Trends

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

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