After a tumultuous year for the National Federation of Young Farmers’ Clubs (NFYFC) which saw memberships plummet significantly, Hannah Binns takes a look at the health of the charity as it enters its ninth decade.

Farming must not be seen as the ’scapegoat’ for methane emissions, farming chiefs have warned.

Following discussions with farmer representatives and escalating farm costs of production Freshways has announced a minimum 3ppl milk price increase from January 1 2022. 

Farming with nature can maximise returns, offer viability in changing markets, increase profitability through reduced inputs and ensure a more adaptable landscape.

A Devon farmer will be the subject of Black History Month poster after he inspired a serving prisoner through farm work.

The launch of the UK’s first School of Sustainable Food and Farming will seek to introduce regenerative farming methods to help British agriculture achieve its net zero goal. 

Two consultations on draft plans to improve England’s rivers were launched by the Environment Agency (EA).

Ahead of COP26, British farmers have demonstrated their commitment and progress towards net zero for food production and their role in climate mitigation worldwide. 

Legislation banning live animal exports for fattening and slaughter, while-well intended, is ’full of loopholes which unscrupulous traders will exploit’, Bill Wiggin, MP for North Herefordshire, has said.

A dedicated off-farm cull and render service to help producers struggling with the backlog of pigs on-farm will be funded by AHDB’s Pork Board.