Simon Nelson advises farmers on a wide range of arable and forage crops across Cumbria, north Lancashire and into south-west Scotland

New figures released by rural insurer NFU Mutual have revealed more than two-thirds of farm shops have faced rural crime over past 12 months with 50% saying they had been a victim of crime on more than three occasions within that same period

Gov urged to address causes of stress to prevent more farmers exiting the dairy sector

NFU president Tom Bradshaw welcomes latest Government ban on travellers bringing in any meat and dairy from the EU as it steps up effort to prevent foot-and-mouth disease entering the UK

Agronomists and farmers say positive signs are on the horizon despite slow markets

Assurance body issues 'compromise' extending terms of requirements

New research project hopes to prevent crop losses

All children should know where their food comes from, says union

Police issue warning as gangs target pregnant ewes and newborn lambs

Farmers to Action staging demonstrations across six counties this week