Farm Business

Ten Morrisons farms will have insect ‘mini farms’ installed to provide natural food for free range hens

While financial support from the Government is becoming more targeted, opportunities still exist for farmers to access grants which could facilitate improvements or perhaps a new direction of travel. 

Andy Cureton, head of research and partnerships of UK Research and Innovation says agritech can help UK agriculture and horticulture overcome the challenges it faces.

Now open for English arable and horticultural growers under the Farming Transformation Fund, water management grants could be very appealing to those looking to install new infrastructure.

With a range of grants available to farming businesses, Charlie Fowler, agri-business consultant at Fisher German, offers his advice on applying for funding.

NFU Scotland has asked for people to visit local supermarkets and report the origin of the fresh pork on the shelves

The adverts broke Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) codes on making health claims

Wheat futures prices have reached record highs as they followed global markets higher.

NFU Scotland has asked for people to visit local supermarkets and report the origin of the fresh pork on the shelves

Cefin Campbell MS, Plaid Cymru’s Spokesperson for Agriculture and Rural Affairs writes.