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New entrants shun sector as agricultural industry hits new low

The British and Irish Lions youth team recently competed at the World Angus Forum Youth Competition

A round-up of this week's livestock sales, including Penrith, Shrewsbury, Market Drayton and Pateley Bridge marts

The Climate Change Committee's latest report said Scottish Gov could reach net zero by 2045 if it encouraged farmers to reduce livestock numbers and instead diversify towards woodland creation and renewable energy

Ongoing dry conditions have resulted in low disease pressures this year however, growers are being urged to remain on the lookout for developing infections

Defra announces rate increase to reward nature-friendly farming

At the Hampshire Down Sheep Breeders Association premier sale at Shrewsbury it was the shearling ram section which attracted some of the highest prices and the biggest jump in averages

The Agricultural Budgeting and Costings Book, which was celebrating its 100th edition, took a look back at the past 50 years

Be alert to ramularia appearing in this year's spring barley crops after the stressful dry start to the season, according to Syngenta's disease expert, Jason Tatnell.

The Fair Dealing Obligations (Pigs) Regulations follow legislation introduced in the dairy sector in July 2024