Farm Business

Minette Batters told NFU Council failure to implement a strategy to underpin food security would suggest the Government was focused on putting farmers out of business

Britains rural economy could grow by £43 billion if effective steps are taken to address its current problems.

Ex-NFU deputy president Stuart Roberts has announced he is joining the Liberal Democrats and will help to write the party’s farming policy for the next General Election.

The Minister for Brexit Opportunities and Government Efficiency, Jacob Rees-Mogg, has called for the farming industry to be deregulated.

Poultry sheds being left empty, reduced fertiliser usage and shortages on shelves were just some of the impacts highlighted at NFU Council of increased costs on the sector

A new service is to be established to offer advice and urgent practical support to Ukrainian seasonal horticultural workers in Scotland.

British retailers are being urged to help create a market for home-grown protein crops to help reduce livestock farmers’ reliance on harmful soya imports.

Ministers are being urged to put an end to the export of pesticides banned in the UK.

Habitat banks could open opportunities for farmers

An Eastern European agricultural organisation has issued a plea to farmers and agricultural companies across Europe to help get aid to Ukraine, where Russian troops have stepped up attacks on the farming sector.