Farm Business

Producing food for the nation feels like a vocation for so many UK farmers. But is their fundamental role as food growers being undermined by an overreliance to support the environment if it is the only way they can earn a profit?

European farmers have led widespread protests after the Mercosur agreement was given the green light on Friday (January 9)

Food producers said protests at supermarket depots have sent a powerful message to retailers, the Government and consumers how unfair the food system currently is and why it needs to change. But others have argued farmers 'lose the battle' once they block consumers from accessing food

The Scottish Government has announced its last Budget before the Holyrood elections in May

The NFU's national officeholder elections take place after NFU Conference on February 25

Industry welcomes change which will help farmers better understand pricing

The European Union is reportedly wanting a clause which guarantees the UK will compensate the bloc if a future government reneges on the Brexit ‘reset agreement’

This week from Farmers Guardian readers: Tom Bradshaw, NFU president, discusses the successful campaign to change proposed Inheritance Tax rules affecting family farms

Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk MP John Lamont said one of the reasons why Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer is facing pressure to call an early general election is because of the Government's treatment of farmers and the countryside with Inheritance Tax changes

The Institute of Sustainability and Environmental Professionals (ISEP) says there needs to be a balance between tackling energy security and the climate crisis, our need for food security and preserving biodiversity and natural habitats