Farm Business

The shutdown at Shanghai harbour due to Covid-19 is having a major impact on global agricultural trade. By Bruce Jobson

THE prospect of lynx being released into the Cairngorms is back on the agenda, following the publication of a new report.

Defra has announced it intends to send direct payments to farmers in two instalments to help with cashflow, as input costs soar.

A group of around 50 farmers have made the decision to set up the British Farming Union, with the aim of bringing about political change.

A group of around 50 farmers have made the decision to set up the British Farming Union, with the aim of bringing about political change.

Tight carryover stocks mean there is a bullish outlook for global and domestic markets as traders look ahead to the new crop

Rural voters have delivered a clear message to the Conservatives as the LibDems made significant rural gains in this week’s local council elections.

A combination of changing agriculture policies and high input costs risk putting the best farmers in England out of business, a leading rural charity has warned.

A combination of changing agriculture policies and high input costs risk putting the ‘best farmers’ in England out of business, a leading rural charity has warned.

The retailer has announced a support package for farmers following a call for supermarkets to step up