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A new project led by Yorkshire farmer Angus Gowthorpe intends to help farmers across the UK unlock the benefits of cover crops.

In the fourth and final piece of our series looking at how English farmers across all sectors are coping with the phase out of the Basic Payment Scheme (BPS), Abi Kay talks to Tom and Joe Bramall about life without direct

Retailers are selling bags of vegetables at 19p in Christmas promotions

Retailers are selling bags of vegetables at 19p in Christmas promotions

Farming support was protected in headline terms in the Scottish Budget presented by Finance Secretary John Swinney last week.

Meat chiefs have reacted with anger after the National Food Crime Unit (NFCU) refused to investigate adulteration of poultry feed in Poland.

Beef bred calves from the dairy herd make up a large proportion of the UK’s beef industry, but how can farmers use improved genetics to maximise their value.

A Scottish potato grower found that investing in better storage airflow has resulted in benefits for crop quality, energy costs and reduced environmental impact.

A conservationist has warned that adopting a land sparing approach to food production would lead to ecological apartheid.

In the third of our series looking at how English farmers across all sectors are coping with the Basic Payment Scheme (BPS) phasing out, Emma Penny talks to Cheshire arable farmer Robert Cross.