All from last 24 hours MEAT MARKETS AND PRICESPig prices drop again as ASF and Covid-19 woes continueBritish pig prices have fallen for the 27th week in a row as cheap pork floods into the UK from the EU. Figures published by the AHDB show EU-spec standard… SUGAR BEETWildlife Trusts threatens legal action over neonicsThe Wildlife Trusts has threatened to take legal action against the UK after it approved the emergency use of a banned pesticide for sugar beet crops. Earlier this month, Defra… HEALTH AND WELFAREInteractive map offers swine flu trackerFarmers and vets can track swine flu across Europe using a new interactive map. This will help them make correct diagnoses and decide on appropriate prevention and vaccination programmes, according… PLANNING PERMISSIONHow National Trust has threatened future of our family farmA farming family in Norfolk has spoken out about how the National Trust’s harmful decision-making has left them at a dead end. The National Trust has refused the Barber family’s… NEWSIn photos: Tractor rally against farm reform in IndiaFarmers in India held a mass tractor rally in protest against three farm laws they say will lead to lower farmgate prices. Talks between the government and protesting farmers have… CROP MANAGEMENTHow a data analyst is improving 4 arable businesses in NorfolkData is the new weapon for farmers seeking to enter a competitive global market, while protecting the environment and coping with the greater extremes in weather. But not enough is… BEEFWhy suckler herd is downsizing despite adding £374 a cowA Norfolk family is reducing cow numbers to control winter feed costs and focus on running the herd to benefit the landscape and sheep enterprise. Richard and Sue Evans of… ENVIRONMENTEnvironment Bill delay adds to uncertainty for farm businessesFresh delays to the government’s Environment Bill will add to the uncertainty for farmers and landowners planning their businesses, say industry leaders. The government announced on Tuesday (26 January) it… FARM MAINTENANCEKuhn reveals first telescopic Multi-Longer hedgecutterKuhn has bolstered its modest range of Multi-Longer hedge and verge cutters with a new flagship 7.4m horizontal reach machine. The clumsily-named GII 7457 E-TPAL uses a parallelogram pivot-mounted arm… FARMER FOCUSFarmer Focus: Hard to see the relentless rain as a bonusGood riddance to 2020. The less said, the better, although it did highlight what’s important in life. A good friend and mentor once told me as long as you wake… MARKETS AND TRENDSJohn Deere retains top slot in tractor sales figuresJohn Deere has retained its position as the UK’s favourite tractor brand, according to data released by the Agricultural Engineers Association (AEA). The figures reveal John Deere sold 3,800 units… YOUNG FARMERSHow young farmers can win a year's free use of a tractorYoung farmers and new entrants have the chance to bag themselves the use of a tractor for a year. The Prince’s Countryside Fund and New Holland have teamed up to… More articles