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A family has been left devastated by the news that they could lose almost half their farm to a massive solar energy scheme. By Sarah Lyon

What a rollercoaster ride this season is turning out to be; cold, dry, hot and wet, spring has had a bit of summer, autumn and winter in its making.

A 2020 Countryside Stewardship (CS) Mid-Tier application has been left in limbo after a Catchment Sensitive Farming Officer (CSFO) ‘ghosted’ a farmer and a consultant for more than several weeks.

A carbon border tax could be an ’appropriate mechanism’ to address the imbalance should overseas producers fail to meet the UK’s environmental standards, CLA president Mark Bridgeman has said. 

The Pacific free-trade agreement could bring 119 banned pesticides to the UK, spelling ’disaster’ for UK farmers, a new report by Pesticide Action Network UK (PAN UK) has warned. 

Farm leaders have warned a trade war between the UK and the EU would be ‘devastating’ for farmers, as political threats on both sides escalated this week.

Farm leaders have warned a trade war between the UK and the EU would be devastating for farmers, as political threats on both sides escalated this week.

Van Dairy was at the centre of controversy following claims of breaching animal health and welfare as well as environmental regulations. By Bruce Jobson.

THE Summer Stunners online timed auction of pedigree sheep on behalf of Northern Irish breeders hosted by Harrison and Hetherington, topped at 5,300.

Spray quality is key to achieving full protection of the ear and deposition should override output.