England

Falling grain prices and mixed yields pile pressure on arable farmers

Arable

Falling grain prices and mixed yields pile pressure on arable farmers

Latest AHDB report says while progress has been strong, declining prices may 'weigh heavily' on growers

clock 24 August 2025 • 2 min read
General public 'do not care' about the countryside code

Environment

General public 'do not care' about the countryside code

The launch of the Countryside Code Stakeholder Survey 2025 has led farmers to express their concerns about the awareness the public have of the code

clock 22 August 2025 • 2 min read
Defra issues biosecurity plea as bird flu risk rises

Animal Health

Defra issues biosecurity plea as bird flu risk rises

Poultry and game bird keepers in England face increased welfare measures in order to minimise scale of outbreak

clock 20 August 2025 • 2 min read
Social media's impact on the countryside needs to be considered as part of a refresh for the countryside code

Environment

Social media's impact on the countryside needs to be considered as part of a refresh for the countryside code

Natural England, Natural Resources Wales and the Countryside Code launched the 2025 Stakeholder Survey

clock 19 August 2025 • 2 min read
The Glorious Twelfth – 'Season of recovery, not reward'

Farm Life

The Glorious Twelfth – 'Season of recovery, not reward'

Grouse shooting season begins but low numbers lead to cancelled or reduced shoot days

clock 12 August 2025 • 2 min read
Farmers urged to be vigilant as bird flu concerns mount

Animal Health

Farmers urged to be vigilant as bird flu concerns mount

The Ulster Farmers’ Union says severe outbreaks pose a risk to Northern Ireland's poultry industry

clock 06 August 2025 • 1 min read
Pork sector gets £19m Mexican boost

Farm Business

Pork sector gets £19m Mexican boost

New trade negotiations open up expanding market for producers from England and Northern Ireland

clock 04 August 2025 • 2 min read
Farm shops targeted as shoplifting figures hit record numbers

Farm Business

Farm shops targeted as shoplifting figures hit record numbers

Rural retailers are being targeted as shoplifting rates soar across the country, with Government urged to take action to tackle criminals

clock 30 July 2025 • 2 min read
Drought measures extended as further water shortages hit farmland

Weather

Drought measures extended as further water shortages hit farmland

Defra says it has put measures in place to minimise disruption for farm businesses

clock 15 July 2025 • 3 min read
Efra chair backs bluetongue vaccination calls

Animal Health

Efra chair backs bluetongue vaccination calls

Orkney and Shetland Liberal Democrat MP Alistair Carmichael has urged farmers to protect livestock following new Scottish movement rules

clock 06 July 2025 • 2 min read