April 28: Defra's land use framework 'complacent' on food production

In this episode of Farming in Five, chief reporter Rachael Brown reflects on NFU's response to the Government's land use framework consultation and its criticism over taking food production for granted, a new survey which found one in three farmers said they were worried their business would fail if handed over to the next generation, and Fletchers' Family Farm is back on our screens for a third series later this year

Rachael Brown

28 April 2025 • 1 min read

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Farming in Five: Dairy farmers urged not to miss contract opportunity

In today's Farming in Five, head of news and business Alex Black discusses the warnings from the dairy sector to not let the opportunities offered by new contract legislation pass them by, Aldi pledges to maintain standards despite new trade deals and a look ahead to the new series of Clarkson's Farm

Alex Black

16 May 2025 • 1 min read

Farming in Five

May 15: Labour urged to 'open its eyes' to the impact of Inheritance Tax changes on farmers' health and well-being

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer and Government Ministers have been implored to 'open their eyes' to the realities of Inheritance Tax changes and its impact on the health and well-being of farmers.

Chris Brayford

15 May 2025 • 1 min read

Farming in Five

May 14: US Ag Secretary dismisses chlorinated chicken fears

In today's Farming in Five, the US Agriculture Secretary says the US has failed to dispel the 'myth' of chlorinated chicken, as she seeks to defend her country's farming practices. Concerns mount over UK bioethanol production and arable farmers are urged to be vigilant following the emergence of a new yellow rust strain

Jane Thynne

14 May 2025 • 1 min read