Farm Business

A business-led conference aimed specifically at farming and rural enterprises is back for 2024. Farmers Guardian speaks to the organisers of Cultivate 2024

Cambridgeshire agricultural firm Collings Brothers has confirmed it will close with immediate effect after encountering numerous challenges due to the current 'economic climate'

Dairy farms in Kansas and Texas have been affected

Promar's Edwin Reyes takes a look at the opportunities for UK exporters

NFU Cymru president, Aled Jones said whilst he applauded Welsh Government's 'ambitious' time frame, he was resistant to launching an SFS scheme that was 'not ready', adding he felt there was a lack of comprehension on ‘the enormity' of what is still left to be done, including piloting and an up-to-date impact assessment

Outgoing NFU dairy board chair, Michael Oakes said: "They [the processors and retailers] need us and we need them. While we will not agree all the time, by any means, I think actually working together means we are so much stronger"

Defra MP Mark Spencer recognised for his service to the public and parliament

Leaders from the farming unions said there must be a closer partnership between farmers and politicians

Oldham-based business prosecuted for failure to immediately chill meat and keep it below 7°C

Polling commissioned by the Food, Farming and Countryside Commission found 62 per cent of the British public wanted greater intervention to ensure farmers are treated fairly