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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

This week's 5 top farming stories

From 'Clarkson's Clause' and its influence on ease of diversification for UK farmers to key changes in SFI options - these are five farming stories not to miss this week on FG

Farmers Guardian

16 September 2024 • 1 min read

Arable

September set to provide sales boost for British blackberries

Work still to be done to place blackberries ‘on par’ with strawberries, raspberries and blueberries for consumers

Alex Black

16 September 2024 • 2 min read

Politics

Lack of financial support poses risk to sheep farmers in Northern Ireland

Sean Fitzpatrick from Northern Ireland Agricultural Producers' Association said: "How can anyone expect our sheep farmers to maintain this when their income, which needs to support not only a business but a home, is getting significantly cut?"

Rachael Brown

16 September 2024 • 3 min read

Rural crime

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Rural crime

Farmer left with limited winter feeding resources after having hay bales slashed

East Staffordshire Police said the incident has left the farmer with 'hundreds of pounds' in damages

Chris Brayford

16 September 2024 • 1 min read

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

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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"

LibDem Autumn Conference: UK trade deals risk influx of pesticide-produced food

This week's 5 top farming stories

September set to provide sales boost for British blackberries

Farmer left with limited winter feeding resources after having hay bales slashed

Record-breaking trade tops at £35,000 at Kelso

Lack of financial support poses risk to sheep farmers in Northern Ireland

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

This week's 5 top farming stories

September set to provide sales boost for British blackberries

Lack of financial support poses risk to sheep farmers in Northern Ireland

Farmer left with limited winter feeding resources after having hay bales slashed

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

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