Farm Business

MPs on the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Select Committee have been told that the Government has failed to address deficiencies in the abattoir network in its consultation on livestock transport.

A well-known and active young farmer has died as the result of a tragic incident.

A renowned children’s author has written a series of books about where food comes from in a bid to improve understanding of food.

Mark Suthern, national head of agriculture at Barclays Business Bank, looks ahead to the ‘critical’ next seven years as agriculture faces a period of major change

Rural organisations have called for a more joined up approach from Government departments on rural issues

Independent butchers’ shops have seen increased footfall during the pandemic

An increasing number of farm businesses are using data and carbon footprinting to access new markets, according to the latest Linking Environment and Farming global impacts report. Cedric Porter assessed the gains.

Farms employing seasonal workers can register for free workplace testing to meet new requirements, the Government has announced. 

Industry chiefs have warned export issues are ‘not teething problems’

In a bid to protect farmers from repeat crime, NFU Mutual has launched a pilot scheme with manufacturers Honda and Yamaha to install free tracking devices and immobilisers on replacement quad bikes and all-terrain vehicles.