Environment
Environmental groups call for more organic farms in England
The government should aim for 10% of farmland in England to be organic to deliver on climate and nature goals,...
England
Environment
Pioneering environmental baselining pilot gets underway
The first measurements of a pioneering environmental baselining pilot for agriculture start this month, with 170 farms from across England,...
N.Ireland
Bird flu confirmed at poultry farm in Yorkshire
The UK government has confirmed a case of bird flu on a commercial poultry farm in Yorkshire today, (Wednesday, November...
Agri Politics
Defra confirms plans for protecting 30% of land in England by 2030
Following an environmental pledge made during 2020, Defra has now published the final criteria and next steps for plans to...
N.Ireland
£15,000 of funding announced for NI farming group
The Royal Countryside Fund (RCF) has announced £170,000 of new support for nine farming groups in England, Scotland, and NI,...
Rural Life
Could the rural economy one day pay the salaries of up to 500,000 NHS nurses?
A new report suggests that with the “right policy framework” in place the rural economy could deliver billions in tax...
Pig/Poultry
Mandatory bird registration coming into force soon
In the coming weeks it will become a legal requirement for all bird keepers in Wales and England to register...
Agri-Business
New Germinal varieties on England and Wales recommended list
Germinal has welcomed that two of its newest perennial ryegrass varieties are included on the Recommended Grass and Clover List...
Agri-Business
Farmers urged to not take 'unnecessary risks' during Storm Lilian
Farmers are being urged to not take “unnecessary risks” during Storm Lilian as strong gusts are expected to arrive in...
Agri-Business
Wexford IFA chair to join Welsh Show seminar on ag policy differences
The Irish Farmers’ Association’s (IFA) Wexford chair, Jer O’Mahony, is set to join a seminar at the Royal Welsh Show...
Agri-Business
ForFarmers appoints James Collantine as blend development manager
ForFarmers has appointed James Collantine as its blend development manager operating in northern England. The role will entail pricing, raw...
Agri-Business
GSC Grays expands its Alnwick farm team
GSC Grays has expanded its North of England and Scottish Borders team with James Denne and Tom Robertson joining the...
Agri-Business
Price of agri-land in England and Wales hits an 'all-time high'
The average price of bare agricultural land in England and Wales has hit a new “all-time high” of £9,250/ac in...
Agri-Business
GB farmland market activity continues 'upward trajectory' - Savills
Great British farmland market activity is continuing its upward trajectory from its post-Brexit lows, according to property agency Savills. More...
Rural Life
UK government offers grants to farmers impacted by flooding
The UK government has announced grants of up to £25,000 (€29,000) for farmers who have been severely impacted by flooding...
Machinery
Man arrested for suspected theft of £200k worth of farm machinery
A 26-year-old man from Essex has been arrested after six items of farm machinery and vehicles that had been reported...
Other
7 cases of bluetongue virus detected in Kent
Farmers in England’s southeast and it’s surrounding areas have been urged to be vigilant for bluetongue virus (BTV) on their...
Pig/Poultry
Views sought on remote vet inspections in bird flu control zones
The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) is seeking views on using remote video veterinary inspections in avian...
