Onshore wind projects will be approved more quickly in England as part of new measures being brought forward. The government said it would streamline planning …
Deadline for Countryside Stewardship applications extended
The application window for 2024 Countryside Stewardship Mid Tier agreements has been extended until 15 September following feedback from farmers. Defra has confirmed today (18 …
Applications open for dairy farms interested in entrepreneurship
A dairy business training course, Entrepreneurs in Dairying, has opened to applicants ahead of its start in October. Open to anyone in the dairy sector, …
UK pig industry returns to profit after 10 successive quarters of losses
The UK pig industry has finally returned to a profit after 10 successive quarters of losses, according to figures published by AHDB. During this time, …
Knaresborough Tractor Run raises over £100,000 for charity
The organisers of the Knaresborough Tractor Run have celebrated a major milestone after raising more than £100,000 for the Yorkshire Air Ambulance charity over the …
GB-wide Avian Influenza Prevention Zone ends as risk lowered to ‘low’
The government has lifted the Avian Influenza Prevention Zone (AIPZ) for poultry and captive birds, introduced to help stop the spread of bird flu. The …
Defra seeks farmers’ views on protecting hedgerows post-Brexit
The government is seeking views from farmers on how to best protect and maintain hedgerows in England following Brexit. Defra’s consultation, open from today to …
First Milk and Yeo Valley establish new regenerative milk pool
First Milk and Yeo Valley Production have announced a collaboration with an aim to establish a new conventional regenerative milk pool. The new ‘Naturally Better …
Week-long initiative to put spotlight on Britain’s 700 pea growers
A week-long celebration of one of Britain’s favourite vegetables and the 700 farmers who produce it will commence in July. The UK’s annual celebration of …
Farmers could soon be reimbursed for creating water ‘batteries’
Farmers could soon be reimbursed for creating water storage ponds or water “batteries” as part of an innovative drought-prevention project. With droughts affecting the UK …
Wynnstay and Humphrey Feeds to combine poultry operations
Wynnstay and Humphrey Feeds & Pullets have announced they will combine their poultry feed and pullets, offering into one focused poultry brand. Following its acquisition …