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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

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

TFA chief executive George Dunn said he believes farmers should be encouraged to consider what investment they need in their businesses over a three-year period and then use those plans to apply for a level of annual grant to support those goals

Rachael Brown

13 September 2024 • 3 min read

Funding

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

Rachael Brown

13 September 2024 • 2 min read

Arable

Organic farmers face increased slug threat

Jane Thynne

13 September 2024 • 1 min read

Funding

GRANTS SPECIAL: Key changes in SFI options for farmers to look out for

Rachael Brown

13 September 2024 • 3 min read

Podcasts

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

Chris Brayford

13 September 2024 • 3 min read

Farm Life

PICTURE GALLERY: Vintage farming photos through the ages

Farmers Guardian

13 September 2024 • 1 min read

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

Rachael Brown

13 September 2024 • 3 min read

Funding

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

Farmers in England who have been shortlisted for Defra's second round of Slurry Infrastructure grant funding must complete a slurry store location and design assessment form before September 30 2024

Rachael Brown

13 September 2024 • 2 min read

Funding

GRANTS SPECIAL: Key changes in SFI options for farmers to look out for

David Morley, head of conservation and environment at H&H Land and Estates outlines some of the key changes to the options available

Rachael Brown

13 September 2024 • 3 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"

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

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

Organic farmers face increased slug threat

GRANTS SPECIAL: Key changes in SFI options for farmers to look out for

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

PICTURE GALLERY: Vintage farming photos through the ages

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

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

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

James Cleverly - Conservative Party leadership candidate: "The primary function of farming is food production, we must never forget that"

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

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

GRANTS SPECIAL: Key changes in SFI options for farmers to look out for

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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