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The UK’s sheep, beef and lamb sectors are poised to benefit from a new trade deal with China, after the Prime Minister made the decision to re-open high level talks with the country.

The latest results from Pioneer Accurate Crop Testing System (PACTS) 2021 trials show very early maturity from the dent hybrid P7034 maize variety.

Harrison and Hetherington, UK Borderway Dairy Expo organiser has announced two new awards which will be presented to those exhibiting livestock at this years event.

Only 22 per cent of people say they would consider a job in farming or food production, a new study has found

A Red Tractor Assured farmer supplying Freshways has been suspended pending an investigation following a BBC Panorama programme which featured shocking footage of animal abuse.

Carmarthen auction mart is set to open its doors to farmers and the rural community early next month after being closed for a considerable amount of time. 

Limousins peaked at 38,000gns at the Carlisle spring bull sale to average 7,895, down 223 on 2021 with a clearance rate of 77 per cent.

Craigdarroch Zico from Graham and Son, Dumfriesshire set new record of 32,000gns at Castle Douglas.

Farming groups have reacted with anger following decisions to ban meat products from council and school menus.

Farmers have been urged to ‘talk openly about their feelings with people they trust’ as part of this year’s Farm Safety Foundation’s Mind Your Head Week (February 14 to 18).