Farm Business

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

Supplies of winter bean seed have been secured for British growers following a successful derogation bid

This week’s inflation figures make for eye watering reading, surging as they are at 10.1 per cent and with food being one of the big drivers of that growth.

More than a third of farmers say diversification is the only way to boost their income, a new survey has revealed.

The NFU has issued a reminder to farmers that a number of livestock systems will be unavailable during the first weekend of November.

Defra should move quickly to establish an ombudsman in England to oversee disputes which arise between tenants and landlords, a new landmark review has recommended.

Canada is set for a harvest bonanza as this year’s grain predictions are estimated to deliver a large increase in yield, potentially offering a global benefit due to the ongoing war in Ukraine.

Canada is set for a harvest bonanza as this years grain predictions are estimated to deliver a large increase in yield, potentially offering a global benefit due to the ongoing war in Ukraine.

Bernard Matthews Foods, which specialises in turkey products, has been fined £400,000 after a health and safety incident left a worker paralysed.

Industry chiefs have warned there could be 50 per cent fewer turkeys available this Christmas as the sector battles the largest ever outbreak of Avian Influenza (AI). By Hannah Binns and Ewan Pate.