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Farmer speaks of 'incredible disappointment' after High Court dismisses IHT challenge
Farm Life

Farmer speaks of 'incredible disappointment' after High Court dismisses IHT challenge

Jane Thynne
Jane Thynne
clock 12 May 2026 • 2 min read
Producers warn of IHT's risks to cider making
Farm Business

Producers warn of IHT's risks to cider making

Chris Brayford
Chris Brayford
clock 03 May 2026 • 2 min read
JCB heir threatens to take company abroad due to IHT changes
Farm Business

JCB heir threatens to take company abroad due to IHT changes

Mia Willemsen
clock 16 April 2026 • 1 min read
UK farmers considering plans for a nationwide fuel and fertiliser protest
Politics

UK farmers considering plans for a nationwide fuel and fertiliser protest

Chris Brayford
Chris Brayford
clock 13 April 2026 • 6 min read
Latest News
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UK-EU sanitary and phytosanitary deal could slash red meat export friction
Farm Business

UK-EU sanitary and phytosanitary deal could slash red meat export friction

The new SPS Agreement is due to be introduced mid 2027, although Defra say this is an 'ambitious' target

clock 20 June 2026 • 2 min read
'Never assume you know what the next generation want' – 70% of farms have no written succession plan
Farm Business

'Never assume you know what the next generation want' – 70% of farms have no written succession plan

Succession planning needs to move away from being a fear-inducing conversation to instead a long-term strategic planning one, says the Succession Alliance

clock 20 June 2026 • 4 min read
'Regain control of your farmyards' – Rural SafeGuard offers advice on preventing rural crime
Rural crime

'Regain control of your farmyards' – Rural SafeGuard offers advice on preventing rural crime

Rural areas are often heavily targeted when it comes to crime, which is why implementing preventative methods are the key to creating a safer and more cost effective workplace, says Rural SafeGuard

clock 19 June 2026 • 2 min read
This week's top stories: Red diesel, Zack Polanski, Mitsubishi L200, Kaleb Cooper, calf feeding and farm profitability
Farm Life

This week's top stories: Red diesel, Zack Polanski, Mitsubishi L200, Kaleb Cooper, calf feeding and farm profitability

In case you missed it – a round-up of our most popular stories on farmersguardian.com this week

clock 19 June 2026 • 1 min read
Export market trends: Global volatility reshapes outlook for UK red meat exports
Farm Business

Export market trends: Global volatility reshapes outlook for UK red meat exports

Global demand for red meat remains positive, but UK exporters are operating in an increasingly volatile trading environment shaped by geopolitics, inflation and changing consumer habits

clock 19 June 2026 • 4 min read
Cereals: Risk management service launched to lower levels of claims
Farm Business

Cereals: Risk management service launched to lower levels of claims

The new service is designed to help clients identify and manage risks before they become costly problems, improving resilience and supporting the long-term success of their business

clock 19 June 2026 • 2 min read
Dire crisis in pig industry in focus at Royal Highland Show
Pig

Dire crisis in pig industry in focus at Royal Highland Show

Herds have already been lost with warnings more will follow if the situation does not change

clock 18 June 2026 • 2 min read
Scottish Agricultural Wages Board is not fit for purpose and should be abolished, says NFU Scotland at Royal Highland Show
Farm Business

Scottish Agricultural Wages Board is not fit for purpose and should be abolished, says NFU Scotland at Royal Highland Show

NFU Scotland vice-president Robert Neill said the wages board is outdated and called on Scottish Government to scrap it within 12 months

clock 18 June 2026 • 1 min read
Price caps 'cannot come at the expense of farmers and producers', says First Minister at Royal Highland Show
Retail

Price caps 'cannot come at the expense of farmers and producers', says First Minister at Royal Highland Show

John Swinney moved to reassure the industry as concerns continued to be flagged around policy

clock 18 June 2026 • 3 min read
Farmers demand urgent action on water amid extreme weather
Weather

Farmers demand urgent action on water amid extreme weather

NFU deputy president warned that food security starts with water

clock 18 June 2026 • 2 min read
Waitrose commits to brown eggs amid Sainsbury's white shell only row
Farm Business

Waitrose commits to brown eggs amid Sainsbury's white shell only row

Consumers take to social media to question move which aims to cut carbon footprint

clock 17 June 2026 • 2 min read
Food Standards Agency accused of ignoring High Court ruling on inspection and enforcement charges
Farm Business

Food Standards Agency accused of ignoring High Court ruling on inspection and enforcement charges

Groups urge organisation to rethink following judgment which branded the Food Standards Agency's (FSA) main and enforcement rate as unlawful

clock 17 June 2026 • 3 min read
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