News

Watch our FREE webinar: Hear from new entrants into farming and how they got into the industry

Careers

Watch our FREE webinar: Hear from new entrants into farming and how they got into the industry

clock 28 January 2025 • 4 min read
Scottish farmers and crofters to hold postponed rallies on February 1 and 2

Politics

Scottish farmers and crofters to hold postponed rallies on February 1 and 2

The rallies were postponed in the wake of Storm Eowyn, with farmers focusing on clean-up operations

clock 28 January 2025 • 2 min read
British Cattle Breeding Conference: High replacement rates limiting milk output potential

Dairy

British Cattle Breeding Conference: High replacement rates limiting milk output potential

Farmers must deal with excess heifers to solve the issue, said Ben Williams, of Leprino Foods

clock 28 January 2025 • 2 min read
Badger Face Texels top at £6,700 in online sale of pedigree sheep from the Woodies flock

Shows & Sales

Badger Face Texels top at £6,700 in online sale of pedigree sheep from the Woodies flock

Beltex sold to £3,000 and Blue Texels to £1,900 in the sale from Stuart Wood's Woodies flock, Skene

clock 28 January 2025 • 2 min read
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Livestock ferry rule change withdrawn after being described as 'nonsensical'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Livestock ferry rule change withdrawn after being described as 'nonsensical'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