UK farming

Defra says changes will help in fight to combat continuing outbreak

A visit to the local Zoo prompts Ashleigh Ellwood to question simplistic ‘eat more plants’ messaging, arguing sustainability is far more complicated than choosing plants over meat

Heavily rain, thunderstorms and even flooding may be on the weather agenda, despite three quarters of the country still being in drought

A government backed loan linked to drought losses and fallen stock support are key investments needed to protect next year's food production, says farming organisations

Support includes working capital solutions, overdraft support and interest rate reductions

The banks agriculture team says it is proactively engaging with customers and making a range of tailored financial support measures available

Gov urged to look at driving fruit and veg growth ahead of sector review

Clarkson's Farm star gets behind partner's new app aiming to showcase family farming

Latest research from Energy and Climate Intelligence Unit warns extreme weather is part of climate 'doom loop'