Agriculture

Public and landowners urged to be vigilant as dry weather sparks major incidents

Loch Ard Forest is set to become home to an additional pair of beavers following on from several successful releases at additional locations at the site over the last year

Dyson Farming considers innovation and sustainability to be top of its agenda which is why it has joined forces with precision-bred crop initiative PROBITY. Farmers Guardian reports

With unusual early observations of yellow rust on several winter wheat varieties in some Recommended Lists (RL) trials mean farmers will need to monitor crops more closely

Ms Taylor explained in an online blog why she decided to accept the invitation following the backlash to the composition of the board and its motives

Defra Minister Daniel Zeichner will be probed about the early closure of SFI and Defra's communication with the industry on key changes to farming policy

Jason Hollands, of wealth management firm Evelyn Partner, said another area that could be subject to an 'overhaul' was the lifetime gifting regime

Anyone not currently on Natural England's shortlist will have to 'wait until later in the year' for guidance on how to access the scheme

The Farming in Protected Landscapes (FiPL) grant scheme has been extended until March 2026

Patrick Holden, chief executive of the Sustainable Food Trust, has called for a ‘coalition of stakeholders' to reward farmers for ‘positive climate, nature and social outcomes' as part of a ‘Sustainable Markets Initiative'