All news articles 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 The department has admitted that outdated… NEWSMPs clash over IHT impact on farmer suicidesConservative shadow environment minister Victoria Atkins has been accused of “weaponising” farming suicides in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.… NEWSFW Podcast Ep 253: What next for SFI?In this episode we look at the future of the Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) agri-environment scheme. Natural England head of agriculture Peter Craven tells us the scheme will return –… NEWSThis Week in Farming: Trade, tenancies and big tractorsWelcome back to This Week in Farming, your one-stop shop for the best content from Farmers Weekly over the past seven days. First, here’s the markets (opens as PDF). Red… WEATHERCrops under pressure as dry spell continuesA dry spring is raising alarm among UK farmers and agricultural experts, as key crops begin to show signs of stress due to a severe lack of rainfall. Despite one… NEWSUK government launches £10m disease surveillance projectThe UK government is providing £10m for a new disease surveillance project, which it hopes will strengthen pathogen detection across the UK over the next two years and protect the… NEWSMega greenhouse could be major boost to UK food securityPlans have been submitted to Essex County Council for a new 40ha glasshouse complex which, the developers say, will be the second largest in the country, able to produce some… FARM POLICYNI farmers criticise new nutrient restrictions on landLivestock farmers in Northern Ireland are facing a series of new regulations aimed at curbing slurry spreading and restricting the use of fertiliser products, which could lead to some businesses… ENVIRONMENTSoil Association dismay at static organic areaScotland is leading the way in organic land growth for a sixth year, while other nations in the UK continue to fall behind considerably, much to the dismay of the… NEWSGood for beef, less so for arable - UK-US trade deal verdictFarm leaders have given a mixed response to the new UK-US trade deal, seeing both threats and opportunities for arable and livestock farmers on this side of the Atlantic. Initial… NEWSNPA calls for clarity on animal welfare in US trade dealThe National Pig Association (NPA) has called for urgent clarification from ministers over whether UK animal welfare standards will be protected in ongoing UK-US trade talks, as discussions intensify. The… NEWSWomen's Land Army remembered on 80th anniversary of VE DayDefra farming minister Daniel Zeichner has unveiled a plaque in central London to mark the contribution of the Women’s Land Army and the Women’s Timber Corps to Britain’s war effort… NEWSSenedd inquiry told HCC still fit for purposeWelsh red meat levy body Hybu Cig Cymru (HCC) is delivering for the industry, a Senedd Economy, Trade and Rural Affairs committee (Etra) inquiry heard on Wednesday (7 May). The… ENVIRONMENTReport says ruminants part of the solution to climate changeA new report has argued that ruminants fed on grass are better for the environment and can help combat climate change, compared to intensely farmed and grain-fed animals. The Sustainable… FARM POLICYNI farm policy shift creates challenges for livestock sectorSupport for farm businesses in Northern Ireland is going through a transition period, away from the old Basic Payment Scheme (BPS) system of support and towards a Farm Sustainability Payment… FARM POLICYMeat and feed products still arriving from EU despite banClaims that not enough is being done to enforce the ban on personal imports of meat and dairy from the EU were rebutted by the government at an Environment, Food… More articles
