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Geo-politics cannot be ignored in global markets

The 2025 Beef Farmer of the Year finalists have been selected because they are not afraid to embrace change to boost efficiencies within their business to make their margins work harder

FG's news and business team discuss a report revealing the impact of the climate on farmers' mental health and more

New study finds 60% of farmers left depressed by extreme weather events, while nine out of 10 report experiencing bouts of anxiety

UK net revenue grew by 9%, the equivalent of £108m for the first six months of the year despite geopolitical uncertainty and higher dairy commodity prices

For award-winners David Newman and Tracy Russell, the future of farming must involve smaller farms that are embedded in the community offering fresh and wholesome produce – something they have been doing for nearly 20 years

Dairy farmers can earn up to an extra 2.5ppl if they meet key targets

The ongoing threat of cabbage stem flea beetle (CSFB) is a key barrier to oilseed rape success and we find out about a new characteristic purposely bred to help tackle this challenge

The ‘gifts out of normal expenditure’ is one of the most valuable but least known Inheritance Tax exemptions, according to NFU Mutual

It has also made progress on its regenerative farming programme