Farm Business

As October's Wool Month continues, the Rare Breeds Survival Trust highlights the unique properties of native breed wool

The Scottish Greens claimed the Hunting with Dogs (Scotland) Act 2023 was acting as a 'loophole' in the fox hunting ban. But politicians argued the legislation's licensing scheme had enabled farmers to control predators on farmland

Agricultural sustainability director at Lloyds Banking Group Ben Makowiecki said: "There are a lot of people trying to get to the same place in a similar way. Let us not compete against each other to get there"

UK traders will now be able to export poultry to South Africa for the first time in eight years

NFU president Tom Bradshaw said while the NFU response to the UK farm assurance review covers ‘some of the benefits' that assurance schemes offer, it also explains the ‘inescapable issues' that must be addressed

Beef deadweight prices have soared to record highs on the back of strong domestic and international demand and a squeeze on supply, according to Hybu Cig Cymru

"By sidelining our farmers, we risk jeopardising both our food supply and the rural economy"

"Every crofter has different strengths and areas of expertise, and it is expected that all participants will have knowledge to share, leading to skills development across the whole community"

The UK harvested the third smallest wheat crop in 40 years

"Politics has not worked for farmers in a very long time"