Farm Business

It was argued APHA had wrongly interpreted the law underpinning its compensation scheme and failed to properly compensate affected farmers for birds, which were healthy at the point at which it decided they should be culled

Farmers hoped the new chief executive would adopt a long-term vision where traditional Lakeland farming was recognised and rewarded for its benefits to local economy and a sustainable environment

It follows warnings the changes, which include bringing customs checks 22 miles inland to a new facility at Sevington, would pose a major risk to the UK livestock industry

This week from Farmers Guardian's head of news and business Alex Black

Global conflicts and a decrease in major producers' wheat stocks may provide a boost for wheat prices in 2024. Cedric Porter reports from the US Potato Expo

FG's Chief Reporter, Rachael Brown, reflects on the need for Government to take better ownership of how agricultural policy and inspections directly impact farmers' mental health

Farmers and industry fear the Red Tractor's proposed Greener Farms Commitment is being introduced to fulfil retailers' wider green promise

Calls for the Government to start taking the issue of fly-tipping seriously, by increasing the maximum penalty from £400 to £1000

New study reveals agricultural transition is boosting availability of land

Port health chief warns Government funding cuts pose unprecedented threat to biosecurity