Farm Life

Should more educational settings offer agricultural courses?

"Islwyn was a caring farmer who was proud of his stock"

The Tenant Farmers Association has put forward a number of complaints to the council's senior management team

Graham Redman, partner at agribusiness consultants The Andersons Centre said the business aspect of farming was pressing on the farming community ‘even more so than ever before', and he urged farmers to look beyond the headline figures on Government environmental schemes, which he said could look appealing but came with ‘obligations' and ‘costs'

"This is not just a threat to a farmer or land owner’s livelihood, it is also a dangerous situation for the animals involved, and could lead to more risks"

Celebrating the achievements of British farmers and agricultural businesses, The British Farming Awards returns on October 17 at the Vox in Birmingham

Newmarket Fire Station said 1.5 tonnes of sugar pulp had caught fire

However, the next meeting of the Flood Resilience Taskforce will not take place until early 2025, the Government confirmed

Dorset Police Rural Crime Team said remains of the lambs had been found close to the farm

This week's opinion from throughout the world of agriculture: Chair of the Association of Independent Meat Suppliers - John Thorley