Farm Business

The British Society of Plant Breeders (BSPB) has warned the UK Government’s gene editing legislation will ‘fail to address food security goals’ as currently drafted. By Ewan Pate and Abi Kay.

Campaigners have renewed calls to end live exports after 15,100 sheep drowned in the Red Sea.

Thousands of farmers across the UK are gearing up to take part in agriculture’s biggest digital events - 24 Hours in Farming. 

Global milk powder prices appear to have peaked as inflation weakens demand across the world, with the potential for moderate price decreases in dairy commodities in the second half of the year.

Matthew Donald, 30, from Northallerton in North Yorkshire, runs a farrow to finish pig unit, alongside two broiler breeder farms producing fertile hatching eggs for the broiler industry.

This week, the Government published its new Food Strategy. But what are the highlights? Abi Kay reports. 

As turbulence continues in the grain trade on the back of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, Cedric Porter takes a look at the latest USDA data and what it means for markets.

Turkey farmers struggling with bird flu outbreaks are being left thousands of pounds out of pocket because of the length of time it is taking to cull birds after disease notification.

The Scottish Government has argued that protecting agricultural production standards will only be possible in future if the country breaks away from the UK. Abi Kay and Ewan Pate reports.

MPs have urged Ministers to offset any agricultural losses resulting from future trade deals by boosting spend on export promotion for food and drink.