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Wales supports re-introduction of Eurasian beavers despite concern of 'unintended consequences' on farmland

Politics

Wales supports re-introduction of Eurasian beavers despite concern of 'unintended consequences' on farmland

"By sidelining our farmers, we risk jeopardising both our food supply and the rural economy"

clock 06 October 2024 • 5 min read
Seven projects awarded more than £300,000 to boost resilience and innovation in Scottish farming and crofting

Politics

Seven projects awarded more than £300,000 to boost resilience and innovation in Scottish farming and crofting

"Every crofter has different strengths and areas of expertise, and it is expected that all participants will have knowledge to share, leading to skills development across the whole community"

clock 05 October 2024 • 4 min read
Why did farmers turn their backs on the Conservatives at the General Election?

Politics

Why did farmers turn their backs on the Conservatives at the General Election?

"Politics has not worked for farmers in a very long time"

clock 04 October 2024 • 6 min read
Party conference roundup: What are the political parties offering farmers?

Podcasts

Party conference roundup: What are the political parties offering farmers?

clock 04 October 2024 • 1 min read
From the editor: "Simplifying the system and reducing the burden of bureaucracy are key if Red Tractor wants to win back confidence and members"

Politics

From the editor: "Simplifying the system and reducing the burden of bureaucracy are key if Red Tractor wants to win back confidence and members"

This week from Íæż½ã½ã editor Olivia Midgley

clock 03 October 2024 • 2 min read
Liberal Democrat's Tim Farron, Defra's Janet Hughes and Lord Inglewood among the line up at this year's Northern Farming Conference in Hexham

Farm Life

Liberal Democrat's Tim Farron, Defra's Janet Hughes and Lord Inglewood among the line up at this year's Northern Farming Conference in Hexham

The Defra Secretary Steve Reed and the Farming Minister Daniel Zeichner have also been invited to attend the political session

clock 03 October 2024 • 1 min read
Farming Matters: Phil Latham - "Will inheritance tax relief be lost for farming businesses? If so, it will devastate the succession plans for many families"

Politics

Farming Matters: Phil Latham - "Will inheritance tax relief be lost for farming businesses? If so, it will devastate the succession plans for many families"

This week's opinion from throughout the world of agriculture: Dairy farmer and equestrian centre owner in Cheshire - Phil Latham

clock 03 October 2024 • 4 min read
NFU to host online briefing with Defra on bluetongue

Livestock

NFU to host online briefing with Defra on bluetongue

The session starts at 7pm on October 4

clock 03 October 2024 • 1 min read
Alan Laidlaw to step down as chief executive of the Royal Highland and Agricultural Society of Scotland

Politics

Alan Laidlaw to step down as chief executive of the Royal Highland and Agricultural Society of Scotland

"I am, and always have been, a huge advocate for Scottish farming"

clock 03 October 2024 • 2 min read
Further delays to Defra's Farming Recovery Fund, says TFA

Politics

Further delays to Defra's Farming Recovery Fund, says TFA

Tenant Íæż½ã½ã Association said it had been given reassurances from a senior Defra official last week that a decision was imminent

clock 02 October 2024 • 1 min read