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Coffey could face uncertain future as Sunak considers reshuffle

Politics

Coffey could face uncertain future as Sunak considers reshuffle

Defra could be targeted following a turbulent week of by-elections and a key resignation

clock 19 July 2023 • 3 min read
Retail food prices remain high despite inflation dropping to lowest rate for first time in more than a year

Farm Business

Retail food prices remain high despite inflation dropping to lowest rate for first time in more than a year

The Office for National Statistics said the UK's rate of inflation dropped to 7.9 per cent in the year to June, which was a drop from 8.7 per cent in May

clock 19 July 2023 • 4 min read
Killer cows group demands electric fences to protect walkers from cattle

Tourism

Killer cows group demands electric fences to protect walkers from cattle

Farmers are being asked to do more to prevent livestock-related incidents

clock 19 July 2023 • 2 min read
Pig prices see first drop in six months

Prices & Trends

Pig prices see first drop in six months

The standard pig price has fallen back after a significant rise the previous week

clock 19 July 2023 • 1 min read
Sheep dog pup sells for £8,100

Shows & Sales

Sheep dog pup sells for £8,100

THE online sale of working sheepdogs hosted by Farmers Marts (R.G. Jones), Dolgellau, had an entry of 130 and a clearance rate of 75 per cent.

clock 18 July 2023 • 1 min read
Farmers warned to check security before Royal Welsh Show

Rural crime

Farmers warned to check security before Royal Welsh Show

Police forces in Wales want farmers to triple check their security measures as they predict a possible rise in targeted crime on empty farms during the Royal Welsh Show

clock 18 July 2023 • 1 min read
Farmer concerned for missing cow's welfare after livestock worrying incident

Farmer concerned for missing cow's welfare after livestock worrying incident

Lancashire Police said the cow has been missing since July 14

clock 18 July 2023 • 1 min read
Store lamb average up on the year at Skipton

Shows & Sales

Store lamb average up on the year at Skipton

Skipton’s opening show and sale of store lambs saw 2,910 head average of £89.28, an increase of £4.64 on 2022.

clock 18 July 2023 • 1 min read
Climate change: Government's failure to act has put food security at risk

Politics

Climate change: Government's failure to act has put food security at risk

New report warns urgent action is required to protect domestic food and farming

clock 18 July 2023 • 2 min read
Farm Safety Week: 30 simple ways to make your farm safer

Farm Safety

Farm Safety Week: 30 simple ways to make your farm safer

A Hertfordshire farmer and former National Farmers' Union deputy president Stuart Roberts has shared how he transformed his farm's safety record in just 30 days, at a cost of less than £750.

clock 18 July 2023 • 9 min read