Farmers, local foodmakers and other small businesses will receive early payments from the supermarket to help mitigate the potential impact of coronavirus.

Defra has published its next steps for its 25 year strategy to achieve bovine TB free status for England. Hannah Binns finds out more.

The UK Government’s bovine TB strategy is markedly different to the strategy adopted by the Welsh Government.

The Government has appointed Nicholas Saphir as the new chairman of the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) from April 1, 2020 for a three year term.

Meadow Foods suppliers in Cumbria are braced for a 2ppl milk price drop in April after the processor blamed a range of factors affecting the market, including the loss of an Arla contract. 

Concerns over coronavirus have forced the postponement of the NFU’s mass lobby, due to take place in Westminster on March 25.

AHDB and NFU have launched a new survey to identify the skills shortage and possible solutions in the horticulture sector.

Following the success of their male specific “Fit for Farming” manual, the Farming Community Network (FCN) have launched a new document to help female farmers look after their welfare.

Students at a popular North West college are facing an uncertain future, following the news of an independent strategic review into Newton Rigg, Penrith.