All news articles POULTRYRed Tractor accused of 'hypocrisy' in poultry farm bust upBroiler grower Paul Stephens says Red Tractor has turned into a “dictatorial quango” as he continues to resist efforts to divide his business into two separate units for auditing purposes.… NEWSFW Podcast Ep 255: Changes to senior line-up at Defra and AHDBIn this episode, as senior civil servant Janet Hughes decides to leave Defra, we look at what it means for the Sustainable Farming Incentive. It's a revolving door at the… CRIMESurrey farmers warned over illegal livestock slaughteringWarning: This article contains a graphic image that some readers may find disturbing A beef and sheep farming family from Surrey are warning people to check where their meat comes… NEWSThis Week in Farming: Ag fabricators, IHT and EU dealWelcome back to another edition of This Week in Farming, the fastest way to find the best Farmers Weekly content from the past seven days. First, here’s your markets (opens… CRIMEWelsh rural bodies issue responsible dog walking reminderWith large crowds expected at outdoor attractions this bank holiday weekend – including Pen y Fan, the highest peak in south Wales – three rural organisations have issued a joint… CRIMETrespassers: What farmers can do to protect themselvesFrom errant walkers and fly-camping to longer term encroachment by travellers, the arrival of unwanted visitors can cause significant disruption to farming operations, and pose legal and financial challenges for… FARM POLICYWales urged to learn lessons from England’s SFI blundersA senior Welsh government civil servant has urged Welsh ministers to learn from the Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) challenges faced in England, stressing the need for better management of the… NEWSJohn Deere mulls Vapormatic closure – 95 jobs at riskOne of the UK’s largest agricultural parts suppliers, Vapormatic, could close its doors within weeks, leaving the future of 95 workers at its Exeter site uncertain. It is understood employees… NEWSSevern Trent to offer farmers free water bowsersLivestock farmers across Shropshire who might be struggling with water supplies are being offered free mobile water bowsers by Severn Trent on a first-come, first-served basis. The water company initiative… NEWSSix injured as train collides with tractor near LeominsterSix people have been injured after a train carrying 66 passengers was in collision with a tractor and trailer at a level crossing near Orleton, just north of Leominster. Emergency… NEWSGraham Wilkinson to step down as AHDB chief executiveAHDB has confirmed that chief executive Graham Wilkinson will step down from his position towards the end of the year. Mr Wilkinson is set to join food processor Sofina Foods… FARM POLICYParliamentary group seeks views on new agri-tech strategyThe All-Party Parliamentary Group on Science & Technology in Agriculture has launched a two-month call for evidence to support its 30:50:50 Innovation Agenda. It aims to increase domestic food production… NEWSSurvey launched to shape future of Welsh red meat industryRed meat levy board Hybu Cig Cymru (HCC) – Meat Promotion Wales – has launched an online survey this week (20 May) to gather views from levypayers and shape its… FARM POLICYGove says stronger case needed for farming sector cashA properly funded agriculture sector is essential if the UK government is to meet its environmental targets and ensure food security, but Defra ministers need to make a far stronger… NEWSEmily Norton named new chairman of AHDBEmily Norton has been appointed as the new chairman of the AHDB, taking up the role for three years from 1 June 2025. With more than 25 years of experience… NEWSJanet Hughes to leave Defra for senior civil service roleJanet Hughes, the influential programme director behind Defra’s Future Farming and Countryside Programme (FFCP), has announced she will step down this June after five years in the role. In a… BREXITUK government seeks gene-edited crops exemption in EU dealThe UK government has pledged to keep gene-edited crops out of its new EU alignment deal, paving the way for the Precision Breeding Act to proceed as planned. Defra secretary… ENVIRONMENTMixed response to Scottish carbon budget adviceRecommendations by the Climate Change Committee (CCC) that Scotland should reduce its greenhouse gas emissions through electrification and changes to agriculture have received a mixed reaction. Welcoming the report, Just… More articles
