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The Cox family’s focus on genomics and genomic testing has resulted in an ‘impressive performance’ in NMR’s latest annual production report. Rebecca Jordan reports.

Britains rural economy could grow by £43 billion if effective steps are taken to address its current problems.

Ex-NFU deputy president Stuart Roberts has announced he is joining the Liberal Democrats and will help to write the party’s farming policy for the next General Election.

The Minister for Brexit Opportunities and Government Efficiency, Jacob Rees-Mogg, has called for the farming industry to be deregulated.

The mandatory housing measures for poultry and captive birds, which were introduced across the United Kingdom to help stop the spread of bird flu, will be lifted on May 2.

Poultry sheds being left empty, reduced fertiliser usage and shortages on shelves were just some of the impacts highlighted at NFU Council of increased costs on the sector

The Rothamsted Insect Survey has recorded the first peach–potato aphid (Myzus persicae) catches of 2022.

A new service is to be established to offer advice and urgent practical support to Ukrainian seasonal horticultural workers in Scotland.

British retailers are being urged to help create a market for home-grown protein crops to help reduce livestock farmers’ reliance on harmful soya imports.

Ministers are being urged to put an end to the export of pesticides banned in the UK.