Farm Life

Many in the industry were concerned the changes would open up the opportunity for other industries to be complacent. But the reaction was not all negative, with the industry welcoming the PM's announcement to rule out a meat tax

The RSPCA said the birds were found in 'appalling conditions'

"It is important to us that we move away from the quiet tap on the shoulder, to an inclusive system where anyone can be recognised for their contributions to agriculture"

The Trinity Natural Capital Pro Council has been created to develop a ‘new trusted natural capital valuation, accounting, and reporting framework’

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary said they were involved in a chase with a vehicle reportedly linked to hare coursing

Lincolnshire Police said they made a total of 32 arrests between September 2022 to March 2023 - hare coursing season - which was an increase of 400 per cent compared to the previous year

The British YouTube group - including rapper, boxer and Prime drink creator KSI - visited Sandy Farm in Surrey to learn about farming

Derbyshire Constabulary said they had undertaken successful trials in Bolsover and would now introduce the schme across the county

Ninety seven per cent of respondents to a survey by The Countryside Alliance said rural crime was a ‘significant' issue in their community but 49 per cent did not think police took it seriously.

Avon and Somerset Police said they believe the breeds stolen were Suffolks, Border Leicesters and Cheviots