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Farmers who want to adopt more sustainable and environmentally friendly farming methods could face lower short-term margins, but the long-term benefits could outweigh the losses, according to the results of a trial in Scotland.

With beet moth damage also causing yellowing in sugar beet crops, British Beet Research Organisation (BBRO) lead scientist warns the disease threat of virus yellows remains.

Defra Secretary Thérèse Coffey is calling for closer ties between the UK and the US in order to forge a more secure and sustainable future for agriculture.

The Church of England is the latest institution to consider cutting meat from the menu after calling for the reintroduction of a traditional day of abstention.

AHDB is quitting its Stoneleigh headquarters in a bid to offer better value for levy payers, it has been announced.

Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon resigned today, saying she no longer wants to lead in what has become a ‘brutal’ political landscape.

With unvaccinated livestock at risk of clostridial diseases, farmers are being urged to plan ahead for vaccine supply issues.

Forget chocolate, experts are predicting that cheese will be the food of choice for many shoppers looking for a Valentine’s Day treat.

Both steer and heifer records were smashed at the Farmers Guardian supported show and sale of show potential cattle at Brecon

A farmer-led research project exploring new ways to manage slug damage is seeking ‘Slug Scouts’ who will trap and send in slugs for feeding studies.