All news articles NEWSLabour’s farm inheritance tax 'secrecy' sparks furyThe Labour government is under fire for refusing to release the economic analysis behind its decision to reject an industry-backed alternative to controversial changes to farm inheritance tax – prompting… NEWSNorfolk’s biggest food hall to champion local producersA major new food hall and restaurant celebrating Norfolk’s food and farming will officially open its doors at the Norfolk Showground on Thursday 22 May. Backed by the Royal Norfolk… NEWSUK-EU deal to ease red tape on agricultural exportsThe UK and EU have struck a landmark trade and co-operation agreement that promises to reset their post-Brexit relationship – with major implications for the food and farming sector. The… NEWSFW Podcast Ep 254: SFI partial reopening and IHT latestIn this episode, MPs say the government should delay plans to impose inheritance tax on farmers – and revise its controversial policy. Defra announces a partial reopening of the Sustainable… NEWSMerseyside farmer endorses Alpro’s 100% British oats drive Merseyside arable farmer and social media influencer Olly Harrison has publicly endorsed Alpro’s commitment to sourcing 100% of the oats for its oat drink from British farms. Mr Harrison, known… NEWSThis Week in Farming: US trade, OSR outlook and bull rescueWelcome back to This Week in Farming, your one-stop shop for the best Farmers Weekly content from the past seven days. First, here’s your markets (opens as PDF), and there’s… NEWSClarkson’s Farm 4: Series returns with fresh challengesJeremy Clarkson is back with his most ambitious venture yet as Clarkson’s Farm returns for a fourth season on Amazon Prime Video, launching on Friday 23 May. The new eight-part… WEATHERAHDB warns of impending fodder shortagesLivestock farmers are being urged to prepare for potential fodder shortages and assess their feed requirements, in view of the continuing dry weather. The AHDB has highlighted that, despite a… FARM POLICYNI ag minister confirms launch of Farming With Nature schemeNorthern Ireland's flagship agri-environment scheme, "Farming with Nature", will begin its first phase in June, subject to the required legislation being approved. The initiative, led by the Department of Agriculture,… FARM POLICYMPs urge protection of gene editing gains in EU talksFormer UK science minister George Freeman has written to Defra farming minister Daniel Zeichner, seeking assurances that the UK’s advancements in gene editing for agriculture will not be compromised in… ENVIRONMENTEA launches guidance to support farm inspectionsThe Environment Agency (EA) has released new guidance and a short film to help farmers prepare for inspections, which take place year-round and target areas most at risk of water… FARM POLICYReduction in livestock to meet Welsh climate goals rejectedFarming organisations have rejected calls by the Climate Change Committee (CCC) that a reduction in livestock numbers and meat consumption is needed for Wales to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions.… ENVIRONMENTPrestwick farm fined £600 for breaching environmental rulesA Prestwick farmer has been issued a £600 penalty after failing to meet environmental regulations during crop cultivation, highlighting the need for farmers to adhere to Scotland’s strict environmental standards.… NEWSCharity criticises legal ruling on Australia trade challengeEnvironmental charity Feedback has condemned a legal ruling that could derail their ongoing challenge to the UK-Australia trade agreement, warning it sets a dangerous precedent for access to environmental justice… NEWSWell-known farmer John Charles-Jones to quit farmingWell-known Nottinghamshire arable farmer John Charles-Jones has announced he is retiring from farming, and the farm is up for sale. Woodborough Park, which has been home to John and Cathy… NEWSDefra blunder leaves thousands of farmers in SFI limboDefra has apologised to farmers after a technical error in the 2024 Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) application process left thousands of applicants facing uncertainty. The department has admitted that outdated… NEWSMPs clash over IHT impact on farmer suicidesConservative shadow environment minister Victoria Atkins has been accused of “weaponising” farming suicides in a row over inheritance tax proposals, as she called for Defra secretary Steve Reed to change… NEWSFood security fears as East Yorkshire solar farm approvedFears have been raised over food security after the government approved one of the country’s largest solar farms on fertile East Yorkshire farmland, sparking outrage from campaigners and local leaders.… More articles
