Environment

Flood affected farmers have come together to help with relief efforts, as heavy rainfall continues to batter farms across the UK.

Gamekeepers play an integral role in conservation efforts, according to a new report by the Game and Wildlife Conservation Trust (GWCT).

New Defra Secretary George Eustice has been told securing a ‘fair Brexit transition’ for farmers must be a top priority, as farm groups set out their key asks of Government for the coming months.

There is a threat of ‘significant flooding’ in northern England, as heavy rainfall continues to fall on heavily saturated ground.

Farmers have warned of the catastrophic impact flooding will have on their businesses, after Storm Dennis saw unprecedented rainfall batter UK farms.

Farmers have spoken out about the devastating impacts livestock worrying has had on their livelihoods, following the ravaging of their farm animals in a string of dog attacks.

A working group set up by the Food and Drink Sector Council has made five recommendations to improve the UK’s agricultural productivity.

Farmers are sharing images and videos of flooded land on social media after Storm Dennis battered the UK this weekend.

Dog attacks on farm animals have cost the UK agricultural sector £1.2 million, according to a report by NFU Mutual.