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A farming industry leader has responded to the latest DEFRA announcement that funding for Environment Agency farm inspections will double. The news coincides with the announcement of steep cuts to farming grants.

Clarkson’s Farm star Kaleb Cooper became a local hero after he acted quickly to avoid potential accidents from a hydraulic fluid spill on a road close to Diddly Squat farm.

The NFU is calling on farmers and growers from across the country to take part in the #Take5StayAlive campaign and make their own farm safety pledges.

Research from the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board has shown that despite the dairy sector experiencing a slight decline in volume, changes in consumer preferences are driving growth from certain categories. 

Find out how Diane Scott financed a 24,000-hen egg production business.

Members of East Anglia Farmers Unite shared their worries about the future of farming during a meeting with the shadow minister for environment, food and rural affairs, Robbie Moore, when he visited Ipswich. 

Following concerns that some UK supermarkets are stepping back from their commitment to sourcing British meat, Lidl has confirmed it will continue selling its own-brand British beef. The retailer said it has no plans to import or switch to suppliers from outside of Great Britain.  

A new study has revealed that Europe is dealing with a ‘young farmer problem’, which could have serious implications for future food security, as well as climate resilience.

The government has included agri-tech and precision breeding as key elements within its Industrial Strategy. NFU has called this move a “huge win” for the UK farming industry.

Whilst the way we farm is evolving faster than ever, one thing remains constant – the need to stay informed and connected – so we’re excited to introduce something new from Farmers Guide.

Despite the government’s attack on farming, there’s more opportunity than ever to unlock value through the planning system.

Expert speakers recently discussed how British farmers can benefit from CEA, insect farming and making their own biologicals. Sarah Kidby reports.