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As people move away from the 9-5 city office life, rural offices could have a wider appeal. Alex Black spoke to farmer Jilly Greed about the business hub on her farm

Farmers and gamekeepers continued the battle to extinguish a raging moorland fire in the Peak District into the early morning after firefighters had left the scene. 

The origin of feed is becoming a key issue for livestock producers, but care is needed transitioning to sustainable protein sources.

Our winter crops were perking up nicely and spring drillings well set in decent seedbeds in the run-up to Easter only for everything to be stopped in its tracks by another spell of winter.

Arla has announced it will increase its May milk price by 1.36ppl as a ’testament’ to its strong business strategy and farmer owners commitment to high animal welfare standards.

For some farmers, they are dipping their toes into a new, exciting era for UK agriculture.

A novel form of protein feed made from waste carbon dioxide could provide livestock farmers with an alternative to existing sources like fishmeal and soya that are coming under environmental pressure.

With Covid-19 transforming the way we live, work and holiday, the British public has found a new appreciation for the countryside

A lack of border inspection post at French port Calais has meant live animals from the UK have been forced to make much longer journeys to meet their destinations, the British Veterinary Association (BVA) has warned.