In today's Farming in Five, chief reporter Rachael Brown reports on Defra's import ban of cattle, sheep, pigs and deer from Hungry and Slovakia after confirmed a foot and mouth case on a farm with 1,400 cattle in Hungary. The Farming Minister said the Government will not hesitate to add additional countries to the list if the disease spreads. Elsewhere, she reports on how a Welsh farmer declined cancer treatment due to fear of Inheritance Tax changes
With a focus on the threat posed to the world by climate change, the Leaf conference heard more on what farmers are doing
The banking organisation has launched its 'Sustainable Farming Pathway' with the farming charity, Linking Environment and Farming (LEAF)
As farmers are asked to do more on environmental goals, clarity and consistency is essential in measuring outcomes. Íæż½ã½ã report from the Leaf Conference
Sector members celebrated for contributions to agriculture and community
AHDB in partnership with LEAF are offering 20 farmers from England and Wales fully funded training and support to host school visits, to give more children the chance to experience a working farm
Up to industry to open its doors to next generation, says Leaf survey