The news desk

45 dispatches on file What's moving in UK farming this week — DEFRA announcements, market shifts, technology rollouts and the trade decisions that hit the gate price. Coverage from outside the press release: policy detail and on-farm consequences side by side, written by Suffolk grower Tim Harfield.

26 Mar 20266 min standing

Gold Cup Dairy Opens Gates: 12,000kg Herd Masterclass

Treveale Farm, nestled near Truro in Cornwall, the proud owner of this year's RABDF NMR Gold Cup, is throwing open its gates not just for a…

25 Mar 20265 min standing

Farm to Fork Board Launched Amid Rising Costs

Government launches Farm to Fork Board to tackle rising costs and supply chain squeeze. Horticulture and poultry first priority sectors.

25 Mar 20267 min standing

UK Red Meat Exports Smash £2bn Mark

UK red meat exports hit a record £2 billion in 2025, up 12% year-on-year, with new market access wins and negligible BSE risk status opening fresh…

24 Mar 20265 min standing

Non-Stun Slaughter Debate Heats Up

58% of Britons back a ban — but the government won't say no. The farming industry's fight over non-stun slaughter, explained.

22 Mar 20266 min standing

Livestock Market: £3bn Turnover Success

UK livestock markets surged past £3bn in turnover for 2025, with strong demand driving record prices across cattle, sheep and pig rings nationwide.