Farm Business

Muller farmers forced to dump milk due to plant breakdown 'will be compensated in full'

Dairy

Muller farmers forced to dump milk due to plant breakdown 'will be compensated in full'

Grant Hartman, chair of MMG dairy farmers said farmers he had spoken to were ‘frustrated' but were comforted by the fact Muller had confirmed no farmer will lose out

clock 22 April 2025 • 3 min read
Agricultural contracting prices set to increase

Farm Business

Agricultural contracting prices set to increase

Contracting prices will increase by an average of 5.7% in 2025, according to the latest National Association of Agricultural Contractors (NAAC) survey

clock 22 April 2025 • 2 min read
Phil Latham: "Our industry seems to have little value for the Labour Gov and [therefore] I am increasingly worried about the USA's new tariff regime"

Politics

Phil Latham: "Our industry seems to have little value for the Labour Gov and [therefore] I am increasingly worried about the USA's new tariff regime"

This week's opinion from throughout the world of agriculture comes from dairy farmer and equestrian centre owner Phil Latham, Cheshire

clock 21 April 2025 • 3 min read
Collaboration is key to ensuring future of fresh produce, say trade groups

Farm Business

Collaboration is key to ensuring future of fresh produce, say trade groups

Associations write to Government demanding departments work together on border and food policy

clock 20 April 2025 • 2 min read
Grey belt impact could be marginal in the short term

Land and property

Grey belt impact could be marginal in the short term

clock 19 April 2025 • 4 min read
New Zealand Government commits to using woollen fibres in Government buildings

Sheep

New Zealand Government commits to using woollen fibres in Government buildings

Industry groups say the move will provide a boost to the sheep industry

clock 18 April 2025 • 2 min read
EXCLUSIVE: Daniel Zeichner - "Average Farm Business Incomes are forecast to rise in the first year of this Labour Government"

Politics

EXCLUSIVE: Daniel Zeichner - "Average Farm Business Incomes are forecast to rise in the first year of this Labour Government"

In an exclusive for Farmers Guardian, Farming Minister Daniel Zeichner sets out his agenda for the recently announced Farm Profitability Review, led by Baroness Minette Batters

clock 18 April 2025 • 3 min read
Climate and global trade dominate livestock issues at NFU council

Livestock

Climate and global trade dominate livestock issues at NFU council

It is estimated the dairy industry will need to spend £3.9 billion over the next 10 years to improve its climate resilience, which he said worked out at around £500,000 for each farm – or an additional 2.4 pence per litre

clock 17 April 2025 • 2 min read
From the editor: "Greater powers needed to deal with incidents of livestock worrying"

Politics

From the editor: "Greater powers needed to deal with incidents of livestock worrying"

This week from Farmers Guardian acting editor Katie Jones

clock 17 April 2025 • 2 min read
NFU Council: Union considers changing tack on IHT in bid to preserve lobby role

Politics

NFU Council: Union considers changing tack on IHT in bid to preserve lobby role

Farmers must try to take the positives and avoid being trapped in a ‘doom loop’ says NFU president Tom Bradshaw as he addresses union members in Stoneleigh

clock 17 April 2025 • 3 min read