Farm Business

Gene editing (GE) and the use of innovative breeding technologies is firmly on the agenda within Westminster, as evidenced by the announced on GE by George Eustice.

Today marks the launch of the fourth, and potentially most important, year of our #ThisIsAgriculture campaign, at a moment in time when showcasing careers throughout the industry has never been more crucial.

Farmers and politicians have voiced their outrage at Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s ’indifferent’ attitude about a possible pig welfare cull in light of the labour crisis, sparking some to take to the streets in M

Pork processors have hit back after Defra Secretary George Eustice accused them of ‘ripping up their contracts’ with British farmers as the crisis in the pig sector intensified.

The Royal Agricultural Benevolent Institution (RABI) has moved to reassure supporters and staff on its reform plans, after concerns were raised about the direction of travel.

The NFU has urged Ministers to delay Basic Payment Scheme (BPS) reductions due to hit farmers in 2022 and 2023, with president Minette Batters warning the industry is on a ‘knife edge’.

The NFU has urged Ministers to delay Basic Payment Scheme (BPS) reductions due to hit farmers in 2022 and 2023, with president Minette Batters warning the industry is on a knife edge.

New Zealand dairy giant Fonterra has announced it was considering its Australian business on the stock exchange as it looks to focus on its core New Zealand business.

With a flurry of new grants coming on stream, Olivia Midgley draws on the expertise of a panel of industry insiders to find out how farm businesses can take advantage.

A farmer is set to roll out a UK-wide text service which enables the public to privately alert a farmer about any livestock welfare or land issues.