Government bodies have been urged to take ‘meaningful’ action and treat rural crime as a priority issue, with costs continuing to rise and farmers facing increasing threats of violence and intimidation.

A partially stripped Land Rover Defender found in a maize field has been recovered by police in the West Midlands.

Outbreaks at two large chicken processors have highlighted the vulnerabilities of the supply chain, with sites temporarily shut and thousands of birds culled.

New data from the British Cattle Movement Service (BCMS) has revealed a continued reduction in the GB milking herd.

With theatrical performances under threat due to Covid-19 restrictions, an arable farmer in the Midlands has constructed an earthen amphitheatre to provide the arts industry with a space to perform.

Rugby union referee, TV presenter and farmer Nigel Owens MBE has been elected as the new president of the National Federation of Young Farmers’ Clubs (NFYFC) following a ‘unanimous’ vote from young farmers.

As well as helping to feed the nation, members of farming families have also been caring for the sick throughout the Covid-19 crisis. Hannah Binns speaks to some of those juggling two vital roles. 

Farming could ditch its subsidy tag and become a contributor to the public purse post-Brexit, the boss of a large commercial dairy farm has said. 

A family has paid their tribute to Herefordshire farmer, John Coates, 87, who has died following an on-farm tractor incident.

A farming couple in Scotland have shared their experience of starring in a new rap video by internationally acclaimed artists Jay-Z and Pharrell Williams.