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FG's Chief Reporter, Rachael Brown, reflects on the need for Government to take better ownership of how agricultural policy and inspections directly impact farmers' mental health

Port health chief warns Government funding cuts pose unprecedented threat to biosecurity

Hopes decade-long fight for fairness in dairy supply chain could be 'blueprint' for all farming sectors

APHA confirmed over 50 cases have been identified on 27 farms in Kent and Norfolk have identified cases of the virus since November 2023

Farmers said Defra must value the grassland landscapes and biodiversity that upland farms provide

Defra Secretary, Steve Barclay said he had listened to farmers, bringing what he said was a clearer focus on enabling food production in environmental land management schemes

Government and insurers move to assist farm businesses impacted by flood damage

Government unveils Farming Recovery Fund in wake of Storm Henk as farmers continue to battle water levels

Farmers need more stability and clarity about new environmental schemes

With increased workloads putting extra pressure on civil servants, Rachael Brown spoke to employees about calls for a four-day week trial