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Ulster Farmers' Union Demands Government Action as Input Costs Skyrocket
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Ulster Farmers’ Union Demands Government Action as Input Costs Skyrocket

The Ulster Farmers’ Union has fired a warning shot at Downing Street, writing directly to Prime Minister Kier Starmer and Secretary of State for Northern…

April 2026 · 6 min read
UK opens door to Japan's £1.4 billion organic market
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UK opens door to Japan’s £1.4 billion organic market

Britain’s organic farmers woke up on 1 April 2026 to news that could reshape their export horizons. Learn about billion organic for UK farmers.

April 2026 · 6 min read
Stormont passes landmark ANC Bill as cross-party backing delivers hope
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Stormont passes landmark ANC Bill as cross-party backing delivers hope

In a rare display of political unity at Stormont, an Areas of Natural Constraint (ANC) Private Members’ Bill has. Learn about anc bill for UK farmers.

April 2026 · 6 min read
Avian Influenza housing measures lifted
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Avian Influenza housing measures lifted

The Deputy Chief Veterinary Officer confirmed the decision on 2 April following a risk assessment that showed highly pathogenic avian influenza levels in…

April 2026 · 6 min read
Consumer Council for Water Board Refreshed with Three New Appointments
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Consumer Council for Water Board Refreshed with Three New Appointments

Three new board members join the Consumer Council for Water, with immediate implications for agricultural water users across England and Wales.

April 2026 · 6 min read
What happens when you report a notifiable disease in your animals
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What happens when you report a notifiable disease in your animals

Farmers face immediate movement restrictions and APHA investigations when reporting notifiable diseases — here’s what the process actually looks like and.

April 2026 · 7 min read
Northern Ireland Publishes Wildfire Reduction Plan
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Northern Ireland Publishes Wildfire Reduction Plan

New 10-year action plan targets rising wildfire threat to NI farmland with 35 prevention measures and expert consortium support.

April 2026 · 6 min read
Upland Farms Get Lifeline with Free Post-BPS Training
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Upland Farms Get Lifeline with Free Post-BPS Training

H&H Group and University of Cumbria offer 12 fully funded training places for upland farms adapting to post-BPS changes.

April 2026 · 4 min read
Global Tensions Squeeze UK Food Production, Unions Sound Alarm
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Global Tensions Squeeze UK Food Production, Unions Sound Alarm

You don’t need a crystal ball to see the writing on the wall, but when the four biggest farming unions. Learn about uk food production for UK farmers.

March 2026 · 6 min read
Supermarkets Challenged: FFA Demands Clarity on Farm Future
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Supermarkets Challenged: FFA Demands Clarity on Farm Future

Farmers for Action (FFA) has sent a clear message to 11 of the UK’s biggest supermarket chains, following. Learn about challenged ffa for UK farmers.

March 2026 · 6 min read