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Gov announces £46m for innovative ag tech
Farm Business

Gov announces £46m for innovative ag tech

New funding will look at ways to reduce emissions and develop precision breeding

Jane Thynne
clock 16 April 2025 • 2 min read
The Farmers Guardian Podcast: Exeter young farmer starts new calf rearing venture on family farm
Podcasts

The Farmers Guardian Podcast: Exeter young farmer starts new calf rearing venture on family farm

Elle Slade has been encouraged to follow her own path on the family farm and has set up her own successful calf rearing business, while working part time at a nearby fattening unit

Rachael Brown
Rachael Brown
clock 11 April 2025 • 1 min read
UK milk volumes rising fast to peak
Dairy

UK milk volumes rising fast to peak

For the past five years UK peak milk day has come between the May 5 and May 12

Dairy Farmer
clock 15 April 2025 • 4 min read
Herd reduction on the cards to prolong US farm's future
Dairy

Herd reduction on the cards to prolong US farm's future

A sixth-generation young farmer is bucking the trend and is considering reducing cow numbers so her family's farm can stay in business

Chris McCullough
clock 16 April 2025 • 4 min read

Farming in Five - April 17

Hosted by Jane Thynne

NFU Council Members told union is considering changing tack in its approach to IHT

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Beef special
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Beef special: Combining sensors and biotechnology to improve feed efficiency and methane reduction

Beef special: Combining sensors and biotechnology to improve feed efficiency and methane reduction

Beef special: Key considerations for cattle handling systems on-farm

Beef special: Key considerations for cattle handling systems on-farm

Beef special: Benefits of using molasses blends in cereal beef systems

Beef special: Benefits of using molasses blends in cereal beef systems

Beef special: Bi-cropping and protein crops prove cost effective for beef finisher

Beef special: Bi-cropping and protein crops prove cost effective for beef finisher

Good demand continues to drive beef trade

Good demand continues to drive beef trade

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British Farming Awards Arable Farmer of the Year proves working with nature can be productive and profitable
British Farming Awards

British Farming Awards Arable Farmer of the Year proves working with nature can be productive and profitable

Farmers Guardian
clock 17 April 2025 • 2 min read
Entrepreneurial spirit behind success of Scottish farming enterprise with 700 staff and exports overseas
Farm Life

Entrepreneurial spirit behind success of Scottish farming enterprise with 700 staff and exports overseas

Lynsey Clark
clock 17 April 2025 • 8 min read
Herd reduction on the cards to prolong US farm's future
Dairy

Herd reduction on the cards to prolong US farm's future

Chris McCullough
clock 16 April 2025 • 4 min read
Opinion and blogs
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View from the rostrum: Jonty Cliffe - Calf sector prices reach new heights
Shows & Sales

View from the rostrum: Jonty Cliffe - Calf sector prices reach new heights

Farmers Guardian
clock 17 April 2025 • 2 min read
Letters: "Good luck and good fortune will play a role as equally important as good tax planning"
Politics

Letters: "Good luck and good fortune will play a role as equally important as good tax planning"

Farmers Guardian
clock 17 April 2025 • 1 min read
Young Dog Handler Focus - Tim Thewissen: "There is a special bond with dogs"
Blogs

Young Dog Handler Focus - Tim Thewissen: "There is a special bond with dogs"

Ellie Layton
clock 16 April 2025 • 3 min read
Latest business news
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Think tank warns family farms may not survive APR changes
Politics

Think tank warns family farms may not survive APR changes

Rural Policy Group says small farms which have formed 'backbone' of Britain will be first to go

Jane Thynne
clock 16 April 2025 • 2 min read
NFU launches 10-year vision for the beef sector to help build confidence
Farm Business

NFU launches 10-year vision for the beef sector to help build confidence

NFU livestock board chair David Barton said with investment from the Government and the entire supply chain, the beef sector could meet 'growing global demand, while aligning with climate and environment ambitions'

Rachael Brown
Rachael Brown
clock 16 April 2025 • 2 min read
Gov announces £46m for innovative ag tech
Farm Business

Gov announces £46m for innovative ag tech

New funding will look at ways to reduce emissions and develop precision breeding

Jane Thynne
clock 16 April 2025 • 2 min read
Rural crime
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Lib Dems unveil 'countryside copper guarantee' to address rural crime
Rural crime

Lib Dems unveil 'countryside copper guarantee' to address rural crime

Party says current policing methods are a 'disgrace' as it demands Gov do more to address rural crime

Jane Thynne
clock 15 April 2025 • 2 min read
Study reveals farmers feel 'helpless and frustrated' by livestock worrying
Take the lead

Study reveals farmers feel 'helpless and frustrated' by livestock worrying

One farmer revealed they had 44 sheep killed in a single dog attack, while another farmer had 23 sheep killed by a dog

Chris Brayford
clock 14 April 2025 • 7 min read
More than two-thirds of farm shops have faced rural crime over past 12 months
Rural crime

More than two-thirds of farm shops have faced rural crime over past 12 months

NFU Mutual said half of those surveyed said they had been a victim of crime on more than three occasions within that same period

Chris Brayford
clock 14 April 2025 • 4 min read
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