Farm Business

Farmers looking to diversify could cash-in on a new £8.8 million fund designed to support domestic tree planting.

Irish pig farmers are facing unprecedented pressure as the industry continues to financially haemorrhage 55 euros (£46) on every pig sold.

LEADERSHIP and personal development were high on the agenda at last week’s rural growth summit, Cultivate 2022. Farmers Guardian was media partner for the event and Ben Briggs and Katie Jones report from Cheshire.

After a two-year break, funding has been made available for a new round of monitor farms in Scotland.

The Royal Welsh Agricultural Society has announced Aled Rhys Jones will be its next chief executive following Steve Hughson’s retirement later this year.

An increased reliance on smart technology will only serve to weaken our food security, scientists have warned.

Farmers must use the Basic Payment Scheme (BPS) transition period to their best advantage and not waste it, Jeremy Moody, secretary and adviser to the Central Association of Agricultural Valuers (CAAV) has warned.

A dog has fallen to its death after chasing sheep over a quarry edge. 

The Environment Agency has taken steps to ensure farmers’ mental health is considered when enforcement action is pursued.

Defra Secretary George Eustice has denied accusations that the Subsidy Control Act will allow the UK Government to slash direct support payments made to Scottish farmers.