Farm Business

New Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has been urged to protect farm budgets, with big spending cuts expected to be made over the coming months.

The Government has been urged to publish an analysis of the risks its trade deal with New Zealand pose to food security.

Small rural businesses could benefit from a cash prize worth £5,000 through the Rural Start-Up Fund.

Shearing teams from across the globe have been encouraged to apply for the 2023 Golden Shears World Sheep Shearing and Wool Handling Championships.

More than three-quarters of managers working in the agricultural sector (78 per cent) believe there is a direct conflict between food production and the delivery of environmental outcomes, according to a recent survey.

Lamb and butter are the first casualties of the cost of living crisis in the meat and dairy market, as consumers switch to cheaper options.

A tenant family farm is battling a decision by Natural England (NE) to stop them from using their grazing rights on common land.

The Farmers’ Union of Wales has urged people to remember the distress bonfires, fireworks and sky lanterns can cause to livestock and pets. 

Defra has been urged to publish its modelling on how the withdrawal of direct payments will affect farms in the uplands.