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David Morley, of H&H Land and Estates said with a dwindling Basic Payment Scheme and no means of making up this lost income, it was farmers who have demonstrated a ‘long-term commitment to delivering environmental enhancement who are being unfairly penalised'

A stalwart of Scottish agriculture has been presented with a British Empire Medal (BEM) for his outstanding contribution to the rural and agricultural community

Beef Carbon Reduction (BCR) Scheme deadline is December 31 2024

Bird keepers in Wales are urged to 'remain vigilant' and report any signs or suspicion of avian influenza immediately

Peter Ackroyd MBE is to succeed Sir Nicholas Coleridge CBE with immediate effect

The last of the Christmas sales have seen some big prices in the auction rings

Revd Jeffrey from The Arthur Rank Centre said: "Whatever your beliefs, this season invites us to reflect on the values of generosity, compassion, and community. These values are at the heart of rural life, and they inspire us to continue supporting one another through every challenge

"My Christmas wish is that the Chancellor would meet, listen and ultimately act on reversing her plans on Inheritance Tax to save our family farms and rural businesses"

Ms Coffey once blamed the Government's lack of preparedness for Storm Babet in the East of England due to rain coming from the 'wrong direction'

UFU said it has been told by Northern Ireland's Chief Veterinary Officer that the current bTB strategy review was still in ‘draft form' and had not yet undergone scrutiny by policy developers