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Uncertainty stunts farmers' ability to plan for future

More than half of farmers still do not have a succession plan, with ongoing uncertainty hampering efforts to ‘proper plans'

12 October 2023 • 2 min read

From the editor: New Red Tractor module asks producers to 'jump through more costly hoops' without financial benefit

This week (October 13) from Farmers Guardian editor Olivia Midgley

12 October 2023 • 2 min read

Farmers target supermarkets in supply chain protests

Proud to Farm plans to take fairness fight to Tesco, Morrisons, Asda and Sainsbury's

11 October 2023 • 2 min read

Letters: Right to roam would be a 'disaster' under Labour

This week's letters from Farmers Guardian readers

11 October 2023 • 1 min read

Welsh Government agrees to 'enhanced' nutrient management approach

Union and Plaid Cymru claim victory for farmers over controversial NVZ rules

10 October 2023 • 3 min read

Food crime costing UK almost £2 billion a year

FSA sets out plans to reduce food fraud amid calls for greater transparency

10 October 2023 • 2 min read

Glue traps and snares illegal in Wales from next week

From October 17, the use of snares and glue traps will be made illegal in Wales to 'prevent indiscriminate suffering to animals.' The Welsh Government appreciate rodent control is essential, but said there are ‘more humane and targeted methods available'

10 October 2023 • 1 min read

Pig

Pig prices see substantial drop

Outdoor bred pork was becoming less important to consumers as higher prices hit home

10 October 2023 • 2 min read

Legislation

Red Tractor 'crossed the red line' on environment module introduction

Unions and farmers have been left feeling frustrated after a new environmental module has been imposed on them by Red Tractor without scrutiny. The 'Greener Farms Commitment' is set to be introduced in April 2024

09 October 2023 • 5 min read