Farm Business

A project designed to prove the potential of green hydrogen power in a farm situation is being carried out in South Aberdeenshire.

Fears are growing that the agriculture budget could be slashed amid the ‘frenzy of spending cuts’ which Rishi Sunak’s new Government is expected to carry out.

Farm groups have reiterated the importance of supporting domestic production, amid warnings that the price of imported food is rising faster than home-grown produce.

New Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has appointed Therese Coffey to be his Defra Secretary. But what are her farming views? Abi Kay explores.

Getting British lamb into the United States has been difficult to get over the line, taking between seven to eight years to gain access for the first shipments.

A multi-year agreement has been announced for the distribution of two plant-stimulating lactobacillus aimed to improve soil conditions and nutrient interactions.

Plans to construct a 1,215-hectare (3,000-acre) solar farm in East Yorkshire have fuelled demands for Defra to make clear its position on land use.

NFU president Minette Batters is urging the Government to revisit UK competition law to ensure greater protection for producers.

Therese Coffey has been given the top job at Defra by new Prime Minister Rishi Sunak.

Concerns have been raised about the leadership of farmer-owned meat business Farmers First after several dividend cheques bounced.