Farm Business

Government intervention is needed to prevent growers being affected by rising electricity standing charges

Thirsk and Malton MP Kevin Hollinrake said it was disgraceful that an investigation into an on-farm burglary turned into a welfare issue after officers found 'sticky', 'dirty' and 'strong odours' emanating from the farmhouse

This week from Farmers Guardian deputy editor Alex Black

South Devon MP Caroline Voaden writes on why the Government's recent uplift to Inheritance Tax thresholds still fails to scratch the surface for family farms

A new report claims growers are facing a 'cliff edge' amid fall in profits, production and food security

Perception and a lack of knowledge of farming careers are some of the biggest barriers to getting more young people into the workforce, according to a new report

Dairy farmers continue to feel under pressure as milk prices not set to rise until summer

Ferries unable to deliver food to the islands leave the community to rely on its resilience and food security

The Government's uplift to IHT thresholds in December was the conclusion of NFU's 14 month campaign to stop the family farm tax. Should farmers still be campaigning to reverse the policy in full?

The supermarket says it is important farmers are paid a fair price, so it reviews its farmgate prices regularly to reflect farmers’ costs