UK farming

From carbon storage and biodiversity, to animal welfare through providing shade, fodder and natural parasite control, the benefit of trees for farmers was a key topic at the conference

As 2025 comes to a close, NFU President Tom Bradshaw reflects on the past 12 months and the farming sector’s future in the coming year.

Defra's revolving door took another spin as trade deals were signed and record-breaking temperatures took their toll

Union warns most farmers are now being paid less than it costs to produce their milk, forcing some to consider scaling back or exiting production altogether

Farmers are being urged to make smart choices and protect themselves as the number of fatalities nearly reaches that of the 2024/25 April to March period which saw 23 deaths

The Shadow Farming Minister on why farmers are paying the price for Labour's urban outlook

Group vows to fight on for farmers but will no longer act as a single organisation

Crop planting area set to recover from this year's 42-year low

Pig producer issues six-point action plan following release of film footage highlighting 'unacceptable practices'

Policy drift, political instability and failing support structures have pushed the sector to its most precarious point, warn leading industry figures. Farmers Guardian reports on the Hexham Mart event