Weather

The country has recorded its driest July since records began in 1836

The Countryside Alliance has accused the UK government of worsening wildfire risks by continuing to ban heather burning on deep peat

Old Mill and Farm Consultancy Group report a fall in profit for UK dairy farms in 2026/27

NFU President Tom Bradshaw described his relationship with Defra Secretary Dame Angela Eagle as 'positive and straight-talking'

This week from the Farmers Guardian editor Katie Jones

UK farmers face early harvests and mixed crop conditions as the AHDB Crop Development Report highlights heatwave risks and the importance of rainfall for final yields

Cooler spring temperatures have delayed the start of British strawberry season this year, but growers say the wait will be rewarded with berries packed with exceptional flavour

Livestock specialist Katie Fallon discusses the importance good weather in of the month of May for both the farming calendar and nature's calendar