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More than a third of farmers say diversification is the only way to boost their income, a new survey has revealed.

The NFU has issued a reminder to farmers that a number of livestock systems will be unavailable during the first weekend of November.

Defra should move quickly to establish an ombudsman in England to oversee disputes which arise between tenants and landlords, a new landmark review has recommended.

Perry Parkinson, 28, is from Northumberland, but works as a head shepherd for the Barony college farm, SRUC in Dumfries, Scotland.

As the British Farming Awards celebrated its milestone 10th anniversary last Thursday, more than 800 farmers and fellow professionals gathered to honour the dedication and achievements of this year’s finalists.

Canada is set for a harvest bonanza as this year’s grain predictions are estimated to deliver a large increase in yield, potentially offering a global benefit due to the ongoing war in Ukraine.

Canada is set for a harvest bonanza as this years grain predictions are estimated to deliver a large increase in yield, potentially offering a global benefit due to the ongoing war in Ukraine.

Bernard Matthews Foods, which specialises in turkey products, has been fined £400,000 after a health and safety incident left a worker paralysed.

Industry chiefs have warned there could be 50 per cent fewer turkeys available this Christmas as the sector battles the largest ever outbreak of Avian Influenza (AI). By Hannah Binns and Ewan Pate.

Concerns have been raised about the effectiveness of the UK’s border controls, after vehicles importing food were found to contain unlabelled meat and flax seeds with illegally high pesticide residue levels.