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Research reveals that miscanthus can provide a profitable cropping option on flood-prone land

Plant disease experts are warning farmers to keep a close eye on developments of Syndrome Basse Richesse (SBR) and Rubbery Taproot disease (RTD), as they spread through Europe causing significant damage to sugar beet and other crops such as potatoes

Union leaders have asked growers to look again at adopting the system despite fears over cost and accessibility

The application portal for SFI will be closed between December 27 2023- January 2 2024. Any draft SFI applications that are not submitted before December 31 2023 will be lost and not recoverable when the portal reopens again in the new year

The former wife of Sir Paul McCartney said the business had ‘failed' to secure new investment

Reports and photos from sales around the marts this week

The Environmental Audit Committee has expressed concerns that the Government's ambitious tree planting target for the UK was significantly off track and there was no clear path for the private sector

Livestock farmers say it must be the Government's priority to support APHA with more resources so they can take decisive action when needed

Lesley Griffiths issues final plea for farmers to get on board with Welsh support scheme