Land and property

The UK Government announced its aim to bring all greenhouse gas emissions to net zero by 2050 back in June 2019 and many industries rose to the challenge with their own commitments to emissions reduction.

Evidence from many respected sources shows those dairy businesses which maximise milk from forage are usually the most financially successful.

A focus on making high quality silage has contributed to an impressive increase in yield and milk from forage on a family farm in Northern Ireland.

Making sure the correct fermentation process takes place in the clamp is key to making high quality forage.

George Fabi has been growing wholecrop wheat and oats on the predominantly grass farm for almost 25 years.

Tree planting initiatives must not be exploited by super rich landowners to the detriment of food production, a Worshipful Company of Farmers virtual question time was told.

Sellers have been reluctant to come forward in 2020 but there has been interest from buyers, particularly from lifestyle buyers

The TFA have also urged tenants to be careful what they sign in new farm business tenancy agreements, even where it looks as if they may have access

A farmer has voiced his distress at the ’bullying’ tactics employed by consultants carrying out unauthorised preparatory work for a major water company on his land.

A farmer has voiced his frustration at being unable to grow his beef business due to planning application issues with his local council.