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

In today's Farming in Five, head of news and business Alex Black discusses Defra's decision to allow those with in-progress SFI applications starting since January 12 to continue with their applications, following a legal threat from the NFU asserting proper notice had not been given, and Cranswick has launched an investigation after undercover footage revealed alleged 'abuse' at pig farm

It follows positive feedback on on-farm slaughter changes last year which saw a 25% reduction in the number of stock slaughtered on farms

Poultry and other captive birds will be allowed to be kept outside from May 15

Sophie Gregory, Dorset, writes about her farm's upcoming Open Farm Sunday event

Liberal Democrat MP David Chadwick has warned of the impact of losing small abattoirs on rural economies and animal welfare

Around 3,000 applications which were started on January 12 or later will be eligible to be submitted

Farmers, particularly in Western Australia, have been campaigning against the Government's plans

US President Donald Trump has said the deal is ‘full and comprehensive’

The annual flagship initiative in the farming industry, organised by Linking Environment and Farming (LEAF), is to be held on June 8