Trust calls for greater support for farmers to increase food security
Wiltshire Wildlife Trust calls for greater support for farmers to increase food security and meet the UK’s nature recovery…
Farmers asked for opinions on how to get trade moving post-Brexit
Farmers and those working in the agricultural industries will have the chance to tell the government of the main…
Government to pay more to farmers who enhance the environment
Farmers are being urged by the government to take advantage of the benefits of increased payments available under its…
Inquiry launched into UK soil health
THE health of soils in the UK – and how it can be addressed – will be considered by…
Farmers urged to bid for share of £12.5m Defra research fund in 2023
NEW guidelines on a competition for farming research funding have been released. The Department for Food and Rural Affairs (Defra)…
Home-grown food is part of UK’s ‘critical national security’, says a former head of MI5 at NFU lecture
A FORMER Director General of MI5 has told farming delegates home-grown food production is part of the UK’s ‘critical…
Free-range Xmas turkeys in short supply as bird flu measures continue
SUPPLIES of free-range birds – including Christmas turkeys – have been hit ‘very, very hard’ by the bird flu…
Farmers offered free workshops to help plan for grant changes
FREE workshops are being held to help farmers and landowners plan for changes to grant payments. Between 2021 and 2027,…
Helping you to protect your farm and equipment through the winter
Words and photos from the Police Rural Crime Team. You will not have failed to notice how early it gets…
Farming remains highly vulnerable
NFU President Minette Batters has responded to the Chancellor’s Autumn statement. She said: “There is much to be welcomed from…