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DEFRA secretary Hilary Benn has extended the derogation from the cross-compliance standard of Good Agricultural and Environmental Condition regulation to 25 October.

Following last week’s announcements by Tesco and Milk Link that they would increase their autumn milk prices, Robert Wiseman Dairies and Arla Foods have become the latest to announce autumn price rises

A former consultant working for the SAC is taking his ex-employer to an employment tribunal this week over claims of wrongful dismissal and corporate bullying.

Manitou's 6m reach telehandlers are by far the company's best-selling farm-spec machines. Having been produced in various guises since ?1996? and updated in 2004, the MLT range's most popular models have hovered around the 3t mark, so we're on the hunt for a few different examples to get an idea of what you can find for your money.

Scientists have found that eating large amounts of red meat and dairy products increases the risk of prostate cancer, the Daily Telegraph reports.

Rumours that food and farming minister Jeff Rooker is to stand down have finally been confirmed.

The continual wet summer has prompted vets to urge producers to monitor their birds carefully in the coming weeks and review management systems to reduce the build-up of disease and pests in damp, warm conditions.

Southwest potato and vegetable merchant W.J. Oliver & Son has gone into administration, it has been announced

Lying comfortably is an essential part of every productive cow's day.

Kelly Turkeys has walked off with the British Turkey Award 2008 for Best Premium Christmas Turkey, fighting off fierce competition from Copas and Waitrose.

Hilary Benn remains in charge at DEFRA but it's all change for the junior DEFRA team after Prime Minister Gordon Brown reshuffled his government.

The farming industry is only just starting to get to grips with what the Cabinet reshuffle means for the sector - what are your thoughts? How do you feel about Hilary Benn staying and Lord Rooker going?

Hilary Benn may have kept his position as DEFRA secretary in last week's (3 October) cabinet reshuffle, but the department has still seen some changes.

A fresh team of advisers on food policy - from the farm to the fork - is to be introduced at DEFRA.

High ethical standards often conflict with running a profitable egg business. But David and Helen Brass have simply used them to add value by offering a unique selling point.

Increasing levels of ozone gas are killing people and destroying crop yields, The Times reported. Ozone is a greenhouse gas which is encouraged in our atmosphere by exhaust fumes.

The investment management company Schroders has announced it has delayed the launch of its Agricultural Land Investment Company because of poor economic and stock market conditions

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