Farm Business

Protecting genetic diversity in livestock is one of the most important things farmers – and Governments – can do. But it is not often discussed. Abi Kay explores why.

Every time I come to write my article, there seems to be more and more upheaval in the world.

New Prime Minister Liz Truss has appointed a Defra team which is prioritising the affordability and availability of food over its sustainability and healthiness, according to The Times Whitehall editor Chris Symth.

A dairy farmer has criticised HS2 for being ‘reticent’ in communicating with landowners and being ‘very slow’ at payments.

NFU Scotland has welcomed the news that as of next year, certain small woodlands will be recognised as Environmental Focus Areas (EFA) and be eligible for inclusion in support claims.

New Prime Minister Liz Truss has appointed a Defra team which is prioritising the affordability and availability of food over its sustainability and healthiness, according to The Times Whitehall editor Chris Symth.

The standard pig price has broken through the 200p/kg mark with rises seen in pig prices across the world

With an aging population set to change economics around the globe, Cedric Porter reports from South Africa on the impact on the farming sector.

UK food supply chains have already found they are unable to source imports and are now at breaking point, the NFU has warned.

UK food supply chains have already found they are unable to source imports and are now at ‘breaking point’, the NFU has warned.