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Multi-million-pound scheme offers support for organic conversion

Scottish farmers have 'best in decades' chance to opt for more nature-friendly farming, says Soil Association

21 February 2026 • 2 min read

Farm Business

UFU call for reform of the vesting system in Northern Ireland

The union recognises that investment in roads, utilities and public amenities is important, however, it says landowners are not being fairly treated in the process

19 February 2026 • 2 min read

Farm Business

Morrisons commits £1.6 billion to British farming in 2026

At a time when many farmers are facing rising costs and ongoing uncertainty, the supermarket pledges to champion British farming by actively engaging with industry bodies and the Government on issues affecting the long-term viability of the farming industry

19 February 2026 • 2 min read

Farm Business

Drought driving tight hay and straw supply

Poor harvest returns have seen prices surge year on year

19 February 2026 • 2 min read

Farm Business

Farmers invited to find out more about £30m Farmer Collaboration Fund

Defra launches series of face-to-face workshops to garner interest in new initiative

18 February 2026 • 2 min read

Farm Business

Arla reports record £13bn returns with pledge to support farmers

Cooperative says its commitment to sustainable dairy has helped it withstand global market volatility

18 February 2026 • 2 min read

Farm Life

Deer and shooting rates relief 'U-turn' still falls short for rural businesses, farmers warn

Farmers and landowners said Scottish Government has not gone far enough with plans to 'partially' reinstate rates relief for shooting and deer-forest businesses

17 February 2026 • 7 min read

Retail

KFC pledges to source 35% of chicken from British farms at UK&I restaurants

While sourcing more British chicken will be seen as good news for farmers, some will highlight a wider problem that around 65% of chicken sourced at KFC restaurants in the UK and Ireland is not British

17 February 2026 • 3 min read

Farm Business

Calls issued for greater recognition of rural retail

New report says shops are often community hubs which deserve better crime prevention, connectivity and infrastructure

16 February 2026 • 2 min read

Farm Business

Wynnstay Group confident after encouraging results

Agricultural products and services supplier Wynnstay Group is confident the business can move forward and grow over the next five years, according to chief executive Alk Brand

14 February 2026 • 2 min read