Politics

Liberal Democrat MP John Milne writes on the vital role small abattoirs play to support food security, local meat supply chains, higher animal welfare and economic growth. However, he sheds light on why they face increasing pressure to remain operational

The Ulster Farmers Union (UFU) has set out five actions in response to the escalating cost pressures facing farm businesses

SNP leader John Swinney has been criticised after proposing a statutory limit on the price of some food items

At a time when UK farmers are facing increasing pressure from a conflict taking place thousands of miles from British shores, the Government has been challenged to step up and support food producers before it is too late

Almost £50 million (51.4%) of the total cost is carried by herds that have had no breakdown, the study has revealed

NPA said at a time when inputs are rising and the price of pork is dropping, additional pressure on the supply chain could leave pig producers facing an uncertain future

Ministers have refused to give businesses a transition period to adjust to what could be very disruptive changes coming down the track, says EFRA Committee chair

NFU Cymru deputy president Paul Williams outlines why the next Welsh Government must commit to providing a budget to support the continued sustainable growth of the food and farming sector in Wales

Is the UK prepared for potential food and CO2 shortages if war in the Middle East continues beyond the summer?

This week from the Farmers Guardian editor Katie Jones