Farm Business

Farming Minister Daniel Zeichner said new restrictions could protect British farmers from the threat posed by foot-and-mouth disease in mainland Europe

Chair of Food and Agriculture Stakeholder Taskforce (FAST), Neil Wilson said the funding needs to be seen to be an investment into the industry and rural economy

Extending potentially exempt transfers (PETs) to a longer period than the current seven-year gifting rule, and a possible wealth or land tax cannot be completely ruled out

Farmers have claimed it is a 'waste of time' to wait for a scheme which they may not even be accepted into

In 2024, lamb led the way for year-on-year growth at Easter. However, factors including President Donald Trump's trade tariffs may play a role in sales of lamb falling short this year

This week's opinion from throughout the world of agriculture: ADAS agricultural consultant and farmer Stuart Jones

Assurance body issues 'compromise' extending terms of requirements

It comes after months of lobbying, according to the National Association of Agricultural Contractors (NAAC)

This week from Farmers Guardian acting editor Katie Jones

Dairy farmer and NFU dairy board chair Paul Tompkins said while the 10% tariff imposed by the US would ‘not be easy' for UK exporters, there was also potential for ‘increased demand' for UK dairy products in the US