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NFU Scotland conference: Farmers urged to say 'no' to demands

Scottish agriculture has an exciting future, but it needs to start with saying ‘no', according to retail expert Ged Futter

Alex Black

11 February 2024 • 1 min read

Dairy

Dairy-Tech - Learn to live with climate change

Jonathan Wheeler

11 February 2024 • 1 min read

Farm Business

Inflation remains biggest challenge for 2024

Alex Black

11 February 2024 • 3 min read

Arable

Scottish farmers not yet ready to accept switch to digital grain passport

Jane Thynne

10 February 2024 • 2 min read

Livestock

Using traceability data to provide production efficiency measure

Katie Jones

10 February 2024 • 2 min read

Farm Life

Farming company fined £320,000 after death of 'much loved' family man

Charles Hawes

10 February 2024 • 2 min read

Inflation remains biggest challenge for 2024

Rising costs and uncertainty will continue to challenge farm businesses in 2024

Alex Black

11 February 2024 • 3 min read

Politics

It is a 'scary time' to be a farmer in Wales

With one month left in the final consultation period for the Sustainable Farming Scheme, chief reporter Rachael Brown spoke to farmers in Wales about their concerns on the direction of Welsh Government policy

Rachael Brown

10 February 2024 • 8 min read

Environment

Meeting net zero targets must be made simpler

As farmers are asked to do more on environmental goals, clarity and consistency is essential in measuring outcomes. Farmers Guardian report from the Leaf Conference

Alex Black

09 February 2024 • 2 min read

Rural crime

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Rural crime

Over 20 sheep killed after being 'suffocated' during suspected dog incident

North Wales Police said they suspect a dog had entered the pen and 'frightened' the sheep to death

Chris Brayford

08 February 2024 • 1 min read

Rural crime

Sentences for men after £300,000 chicken fraud in North Wales

Detective constable David Hall of the North Wales Police Economic Crime Unit said the actions of the defendants could have ‘far-reaching consequences' due to traceability issues

Chris Brayford

06 February 2024 • 3 min read

Legislation

Government takes 'significant step' by supporting new livestock legislation

Former Defra Secretary Therese Coffey said The Dogs (Protection of Livestock) (Amendment) Bill could provide police with more powers to detain and seize dogs after livestock attacks

Chris Brayford

06 February 2024 • 3 min read

Agriculture's National Classifieds

Family demands overhaul on farm inspections after tragic death of farmer

Red Tractor is not there simply to 'deliver for farmers', says Jim Moseley

Dairy Talk - Ben Yates: "This spring will be the first year where we get to assess some of the new SFI schemes that we have entered"

Over 20 sheep killed after being 'suffocated' during suspected dog incident

NFU Scotland conference: Farmers urged to say 'no' to demands

Dairy-Tech - Learn to live with climate change

Inflation remains biggest challenge for 2024

Scottish farmers not yet ready to accept switch to digital grain passport

Using traceability data to provide production efficiency measure

Farming company fined £320,000 after death of 'much loved' family man

Testing the fabric of New Zealand

Range and variety of crops are secret to success of farm expansion

Red Angus delivers for low-input systems

Emma Smith: With the average of the British farmer so high, what can we do to encourage young people in?

In your field: Kate Rowell - "Cows are wintering well despite the weather"

In your field: Amy Wilkinson - "While Dad was trying to castrate him, he kicked out with both back legs"

Inflation remains biggest challenge for 2024

It is a 'scary time' to be a farmer in Wales

Meeting net zero targets must be made simpler

Over 20 sheep killed after being 'suffocated' during suspected dog incident

Sentences for men after £300,000 chicken fraud in North Wales

Government takes 'significant step' by supporting new livestock legislation

Agriculture's National Classifieds

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