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Latest Farming Headlines
New RB209 Guide Launched to Boost Nutrient Efficiency — AHDB has launched the latest edition of its Nutrient Management Guide (RB209), aiming to help farmers slash.
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.
Milk Yields Rise but Youngstock Performance Worries Grow — UK dairy herds are producing more milk than ever, but a new industry report is sounding the alarm over.
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.
Second-Hand Farm Kit Boom: Cheffins Reports 15% Sales Jump — Well-known machinery auctioneers, Cheffins, have just dropped figures that’ll make some farmers both scratch.
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 in the UK – National Farmers’ Union, NFU Cymru, NF.
Fermanagh Sawmill Fined £87k After Worker Loses Foot — A Fermanagh sawmill firm, Balcas Timber Limited, has been hit with a hefty £87,000 fine following a workplace incident that saw an employee tragically lo.
Diesel Fraud Rocks Agri-Supply Chain: Farmers Beware — A staggering diesel VAT evasion scheme, code-named ‘Water into Wine’ by authorities, has led to charges against.
Industry News
From grain markets to machinery releases, the industry moves fast. We cover the business side of farming — trade, supply chains, input costs and the deals shaping your margins.
New RB209 Guide Launched to Boost Nutrient Efficiency — AHDB has launched the latest edition of its Nutrient Management Guide (RB209), aiming to help farmers slash.
Milk Yields Rise but Youngstock Performance Worries Grow — UK dairy herds are producing more milk than ever, but a new industry report is sounding the alarm over.
Second-Hand Farm Kit Boom: Cheffins Reports 15% Sales Jump — Well-known machinery auctioneers, Cheffins, have just dropped figures that’ll make some farmers both scratch.
Fermanagh Sawmill Fined £87k After Worker Loses Foot — A Fermanagh sawmill firm, Balcas Timber Limited, has been hit with a hefty £87,000 fine following a workplace incident that saw an employee tragically lo.
Diesel Fraud Rocks Agri-Supply Chain: Farmers Beware — A staggering diesel VAT evasion scheme, code-named ‘Water into Wine’ by authorities, has led to charges against.
500 Feed Mill Jobs at Risk After ABN Contract Loss — The UK agricultural industry is reeling from the news that over 500 jobs at animal feed giant ABN are staring.
Clarkson Launches ‘For Farms’ Sake’ Campaign — Another week, another stark reminder of the knife-edge many British farmers are walking.
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 chinwag, but.
Meat Fraud Crackdown: £70,000 Confiscated — It’s always a punch to the gut when you hear about someone cutting corners, especially when it jeopardises public.
AHDB Weekly Fertiliser Price Shift — For the first time in memory, the AHDB is stepping up its fertiliser price reporting from monthly to.
Livestock Market: £3bn Turnover Success — Livestock markets surged past £3bn in turnover for 2025, demonstrating strong demand and competitive prices for UK farmers.
Spore Scout: Light Leaf Spot Alert — A new ‘Spore Scout’ study is urging UK OSR farmers to send in leaf samples to track the spread of light leaf spot, a growing threat to yields.
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 doors.
Farm Policy and Government
Policy shapes your profits. We track DEFRA, devolved governments and the consultations that affect how you farm. From subsidies to regulations, we break down the politics into what matters on the ground.
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.
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.
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 in the UK – National Farmers’ Union, NFU Cymru, NF.
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 their.
Trail Hunting Ban: Government Opens Consultation — The Labour government, less than two years into its term, has wasted no time in delivering on a key manifesto.
Farm to Fork Board Launched Amid Rising Costs — After years of farmers crying out about squeezed margins and the ever-present threat of global instability,.
Non-Stun Slaughter Debate Heats Up — New polling shows 58% of Britons back a ban on non-stun slaughter, intensifying pressure on ministers amidst welfare group calls for reform.
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Environment and Wildlife
Conservation and productivity can go hand in hand. We report on biodiversity, climate schemes, land management and the environmental rules modern farmers need to navigate.
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.
Nearly £1m to Save Wales’ Curlew From Extinction — The haunting call of the curlew, a sound synonymous with the Welsh uplands, is facing an existential threat.
Agri Science and Research
New research hits the field before it hits the textbooks. We cover crop science, livestock breakthroughs and agronomy studies that could lift your yields. Practical science for practical farmers.
New RB209 Guide Launched to Boost Nutrient Efficiency — AHDB has launched the latest edition of its Nutrient Management Guide (RB209), aiming to help farmers slash.
Spore Scout: Light Leaf Spot Alert — A new ‘Spore Scout’ study is urging UK OSR farmers to send in leaf samples to track the spread of light leaf spot, a growing threat to yields.
Farm Safety and Rural Crime
Farming is dangerous enough without criminals adding to the risk. We report on farm accidents, rural crime trends, theft prevention and fraud alerts. Stay informed, stay safe.
Fermanagh Sawmill Fined £87k After Worker Loses Foot — A Fermanagh sawmill firm, Balcas Timber Limited, has been hit with a hefty £87,000 fine following a workplace incident that saw an employee tragically lo.
Diesel Fraud Rocks Agri-Supply Chain: Farmers Beware — A staggering diesel VAT evasion scheme, code-named ‘Water into Wine’ by authorities, has led to charges against.
Meat Fraud Crackdown: £70,000 Confiscated — It’s always a punch to the gut when you hear about someone cutting corners, especially when it jeopardises public.
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