Defra

A NFU survey of 545 livestock farmers in the South East found if there were further closures to local abattoirs, 49% of respondents said they would either have to reduce their stocking levels, stop keeping livestock or cease trading

NFU president Tom Bradshaw said the Government fails to recognise that the farming industry is in a ‘cash flow crisis' right now, with the ‘lowest farmer and grower confidence ever recorded'

Steve Reed uses Oxford Farming Conference to unveil Labour's long-term vision for agriculture

Weather woes and the fallout from the Budget dominated the past 12 months as farmers prepare to welcome 2025

Countryside group calls move 'latest attack on farming'

Festive favourites including wine, whisky and cheese join protected produce status

Wildlife campaigners hail decision urging Defra to introduce further bans

Farmers Guardian's Chief Reporter Rachael Brown discusses the Farming Minister's latest appearance as a guest speaker on a webinar hosted by Tenant Farmers Association

David Morley, of H&H Land and Estates said with a dwindling Basic Payment Scheme and no means of making up this lost income, it was farmers who have demonstrated a ‘long-term commitment to delivering environmental enhancement who are being unfairly penalised'