The strategy includes consultations into the use of cages for laying hens and farrowing crates for pigs, as well as a consultation into phasing out the use of CO2 gas killing of pigs

68% of farmers say making a living through farming has never been harder and seven in 10 (69%) farmers surveyed feel the buying relationship between growers and retailers has worsened over the last two years

13 arrests were made according to local police

Harrison & Heherington, the Group’s livestock trading division, delivered an 'outstanding' year and H&H Land & Estates performed in line with expectations and continued to support rural and agricultural clients with expert advice across planning, sales, and consultancy

The organisation has issued an urgent call for further donations to ensure construction can start in 2026

The board – which aims to drive growth, productivity and long-term profitability across the sector – comes as the Government publishes Baroness Batters' Profitability Review today (December 18)

The auction ring at Cutcombe Market was transferred into a festive Winter Wonderland on Monday (December 15) with the event raising a total of £1,504.81

The urgent need to help farmers and crofters tackle climate change and nature loss is being ignored says leading environmental organisations

Police rushed to a farm in Kent after a report of a submerged tractor in an area of water

As we are in the heart of the festive season why not think about getting yourself down to one of these farm shops to enjoy the festivities