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Marks & Spencer NI recalls two chicken products after salmonella risk

Retail

Marks & Spencer NI recalls two chicken products after salmonella risk

The products include crispy southern fried chicken burgers and 2 chicken kyivs with specific display date codes

clock 28 January 2025 • 1 min read
Bird flu case confirmed in farm worker in West Midlands

Poultry

Bird flu case confirmed in farm worker in West Midlands

The UK Health and Security Agency said the individual had close and prolonged contact with a large number of infected birds

clock 28 January 2025 • 3 min read
Livestock ferry rule change withdrawn after being described as 'nonsensical'

Farm Business

Livestock ferry rule change withdrawn after being described as 'nonsensical'

Ferry operator CalMac had told farmers it would not operate bookings if there was not an 'attendant' available to administer euthanasia on journeys over three hours

clock 28 January 2025 • 5 min read
More than 42,000 English and Scottish farms to be hit by Inheritance Tax changes, says AHDB

Politics

More than 42,000 English and Scottish farms to be hit by Inheritance Tax changes, says AHDB

Cereals farms will be hit hardest by the proposed changes to Agricultural Property Relief and Business Property Relief

clock 28 January 2025 • 3 min read
British shoppers bin £520 of fresh food each year

Retail

British shoppers bin £520 of fresh food each year

Bananas and potatoes top Aldi's latest wasted food list

clock 27 January 2025 • 2 min read
Careers: Top industry advice for new entrant farmers - "Get as much practical experience as you can"

Young Farmers and Careers

Careers: Top industry advice for new entrant farmers - "Get as much practical experience as you can"

Ahead of Farmers Guardian's free webinar for new entrants, here are some top pieces of advice from farmers hoping to help and encourage those starting out on their journey

clock 27 January 2025 • 2 min read
MSPs seek restoration of Scottish agricultural funding in light of IHT changes

Politics

MSPs seek restoration of Scottish agricultural funding in light of IHT changes

MSPs have written a joint letter to Chancellor Rachel Reeves outlining how the Autumn Budget could impact farmers in Scotland

clock 27 January 2025 • 3 min read
Cruiser SB ban just another example of Labour Gov 'attack' on growing, says farmer

Arable

Cruiser SB ban just another example of Labour Gov 'attack' on growing, says farmer

Sugar beet sector calls for urgent talks after neonicotinoid withdrawn over bee-harming concerns

clock 27 January 2025 • 3 min read
Kaleb Cooper supports petition to get farming into schools

Young Farmers and Careers

Kaleb Cooper supports petition to get farming into schools

The Clarkson's Farm star showed his support for agricultural education and said he is 'passionate about highlighting how important farming is to all'

clock 27 January 2025 • 1 min read
PICTURE GALLERY: Farming's National Day of Unity

Farm Life

PICTURE GALLERY: Farming's National Day of Unity

Events co-ordinated by the NFU, NFU Cymru and Ulster Farmers' Union all took place on January 25 to highlight the impact of changes to Inheritance Tax on family farmers

clock 27 January 2025 • 1 min read