Farm Life

This week from Farmers Guardian deputy editor Alex Black

Farmers are urged to look out for hemlock water dropwort after several cases of poisoning have led to cattle deaths

The food crime team discovered 1.9 tonnes of animal by-products at an illegal meat cutting plant in Southwark

A major incident was declared when a fire broke out on Langdale Moor, near RAF Fylingdales on August 11

The 2025 Arable Farmer of the Year finalists have been selected because the judges recognised their ongoing versatility and ability to navigate fluctuating commodity prices, unpredictable weather and evolving legislation, while continuing to achieve a profitable, sustainable business

New rules for areas facing 'significant scarcity' as agency bids to protect rivers

The Countryside Alliance have renewed calls for Calderdale Council to ditch their ‘unpopular and divisive’ meat ban, after the deputy mayor said that the council's food waste was soaring

East Riding of Yorkshire Council said the farmer chose to euthanise the cow instead of providing the animal with veterinary treatment

With energy costs a big concern for many farmers, hydropower could have untapped potential in the agricultural sector

The Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU), Rivers Trust and Countryside Services Ltd (CSL), are working in partnership to improve water quality through the Farm Water Project