Agricultural news from around England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland

Politics

Brexit 'veterinary failures' costing UK meat sector millions per year

Today

Farm leaders launch parliamentary group focussed on food security

Yesterday

Defra eases import checks on medium-risk EU fruit and veg

13 September 2024

Beef exports to EU could 'cease' due to UK government inaction

12 September 2024

Defra Secretary pledges to make the case to maximise farm support

12 September 2024

Government orders Baroness Kate Rock to stand down from Defra

12 September 2024

Dairy

Dispersal sale ends family’s three generations at dairy farm

Today

New poll finds most people want clearer meat and dairy labelling

Today

Tough bluetongue restrictions now cover parts of London and Kent

14 September 2024

Sheep and cattle populations in England at record low

13 September 2024

Kent latest county to confirm case of bluetongue virus

13 September 2024

Innovative farmers needed for Dragon's Den-style competition

11 September 2024

Poultry

Bird keepers have two weeks left to sign up to mandatory register

Yesterday

'Bullish' outlook for global poultry markets as consumption grows

Yesterday

Defra reminds poultry sector of looming mandatory bird registration

3 September 2024

Sainsbury's unveils 'industry first' development group for egg producers

29 August 2024

Award-winning broiler farm in Derbyshire launches to market

28 August 2024

UK scientists launch £2.3m push to better understand bird flu

27 August 2024

Pigs

Pig prices drop to lowest level since February 2023

5 September 2024

New Strep suis vaccine could be 'game-changer' for UK pigs

5 September 2024

Pig sector calls for total ban on personal pork imports amid ASF fears

4 September 2024

English pig breeding herd falls to lowest figure ever recorded

3 September 2024

African swine fever simulation raises importance of record keeping

26 August 2024

UK pig sector sees lowest level of pork exports in nine years

23 August 2024

Environment

RSPB warns 'time is running out' to ensure Higher Tier CS schemes in place

Yesterday

Disappointment as NatWest still urges public to reduce meat intake

13 September 2024

Researchers win £3m for UK-grown climate resilient legume crops

12 September 2024

Integrated Natural Resources Scheme opens for Welsh farmers

9 September 2024

New app allows farmers to assess hedgerow condition

9 September 2024

UK network hopes to predict where extreme weather will strike next

2 September 2024

Arable

Annual Scottish harvest survey launched amid 'challenging' time

15 September 2024

New low carbon insulation made on farms could support rural areas

13 September 2024

Researchers win £3m for UK-grown climate resilient legume crops

12 September 2024

Long-awaited winter wheat variety 'SY Cheer' launches in autumn

12 September 2024

Britain heading for one of worst harvests on record, analysis shows

10 September 2024

Competition watchdog approves Tate & Lyle Sugars' acquisition

5 September 2024

Crime

Thugs slash farmer's hay bales ahead of critical winter period

Yesterday

Three men convicted for large-scale waste crimes on farms

29 August 2024

Thieves steal nearly 100 sheep from Warwickshire farm

29 August 2024

Woman ordered to pay out £700 after dog killed 15 sheep

29 August 2024

Funds raised for 'heartbroken' farmer after half of flock stolen

28 August 2024

Two men in court after multiple high-value tractor GPS thefts

27 August 2024

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