farm business

Hollie Blockley and George Sturla set up their meat box business a few years ago and have thoughts on the way new policies could affect Welsh farm businesses

Just 19 per cent believe objectors have a positive impact on the countryside

UK production of major crops and livestock products fell significantly in 2023. Extreme weather and changing political support increased the risk of producing. Cedric Porter reports

S uggestions made by Jacob Rees-Mogg and others which we could import our soft fruit from abroad to override the labour issue caused a lot of irritation in the UK horticulture and agriculture sectors

Joint administrators said despite interest being received, a deal could not be completed within the 'relevant' time scale

UFU president David Brown said: "We have received many complaints from frustrated members informing us that DAERA's IT system is not working to full capacity. This level of service is completely unacceptable."

While winter is often a time of hibernation we r e c o m m e n d those looking to sell their farm in 2024 to start preparations early to avoid disappointment

Diversification has been highlighted as an important part of family farms being fit for the future, but planning permission has been a stumbling block for many

With large tax bills, high input costs and reduced farm payments, consultants Andersons were expecting finances to come under more pressure

Award-winning Tipplemill gin is made from wheat grown on the family farm at Sutterton, South Lincolnshire, where sustainability and farming in harmony with nature are at the forefront of the business. Angela Calvert finds out more