Farm Business

I feel contributing to the AHDB ‘Shape the Future’ consultation is worth my time and here are five reasons why I am taking part

As consumers and retailers search for alternatives to plastic packaging, Chris McCullough looks at whether the end is in sight for the plastic milk bottle

British Farming Awards reaches landmark milestone

Understanding and thinking about cows’ innate and learned behaviours will help reduce on-farm incidents for farmers and veterinarians.

UK farmers have stepped up to the plate in their support for Ukrainian refugees fleeing from the Russian invasion, with farmers across the country offering accommodation. By Hannah Binns, Alex Black and Ewan Pate.

As ‘Global Britain’ sets its sights on Brazil as a potential trade partner, Alex Black spoke to a Brazilian official about what the two countries can offer each other.

Demands to protect consumers and to impose a windfall tax to prevent companies cashing in on the growing fuel crisis have this week been issued by rural groups.

NFU Scotland has received a bashing from farming environmentalists and industry organisations over its Environmental Focus Area (EFA) derogation call. 

Defra must rethink its Environmental Land Management scheme (ELMs) otherwise risk its unintended effects rippling through the industry for generations to come – a view held by Neil Shand of the National Beef Association.

With warmer weather making a very much welcome return and providing some relief for farmers everywhere, it is also a reminder that the year is marching on and that spring has sprung for many.