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AIMS conference round-up: Meat inspection regime needs a complete overhaul

Regulation and demonstrating the meat sector’s environmental credentials were hot topics at the Association of Independent Meat Suppliers (AIMS) conference

Olivia Midgley

30 April 2025 • 8 min read

Podcasts

The Farmers Guardian Podcast: England rugby star and farmer Tom Youngs: "Farmers just want to produce good food, look after the land, look after the wildlife"

In this week's podcast, Emily Ashworth spoke to Tom Youngs farming partnerships, SFI, the Government and his passion for helping consumers learn about the industry

Emily Ashworth

25 April 2025 • 1 min read

Farm Business

Watch our FREE webinar: How will the latest tax changes impact your farming business?

Farmers Guardian

25 April 2025 • 3 min read

Dairy

Integrated beef supply chain gives clear targets for calf rearing on Cheshire dairy farm

For Jack Allwood having a clear policy for the beef-sired calves on his family's dairy farm is key

Katie Jones

30 April 2025 • 5 min read

May 1: Tenant farmers left 'in the dark' on Inheritance Tax and warnings destocking is contributing to wildfires

Hosted by Alex Black

In today's episode of Farming in Five, head of news and business Alex Black discusses the latest Farmers Guardian and Tenant Farmers Association survey which shows tenants are being left 'in the dark' on Inheritance Tax, warnings of the impact of removing sheep from the uplands and the planned closure of a milk processing plant in North Yorkshire by Arla.

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May 1: Tenant farmers left 'in the dark' on Inheritance Tax and warnings destocking is contributing to wildfires

Hosted by Alex Black

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EXCLUSIVE: Investment plans on tenant farms 'stifled'

With tenant farmers feeling overlooked in the discussion about the impact of Inheritance Tax changes on their farms, chief reporter Rachael Brown takes a look at the concerns coming from the sector

Rachael Brown

01 May 2025 • 7 min read

Farm Business

Sussex abattoir saved from closure but facilities need long-term funding to 'survive and thrive'

Horsham MP John Milne said Gov needs to recognise the importance of abattoirs as 'critical local infrastructure' for farmers and rural communities

Chris Brayford

30 April 2025 • 4 min read

Farm Business

AIMS conference round-up: Meat inspection regime needs a complete overhaul

Regulation and demonstrating the meat sector’s environmental credentials were hot topics at the Association of Independent Meat Suppliers (AIMS) conference

Olivia Midgley

30 April 2025 • 8 min read

Rural crime

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Rural crime

Egg producer given two-year sentence over fake best before dates

Defra reveals multiple prosecutions following APHA fraud investigations

Jane Thynne

30 April 2025 • 2 min read

Rural crime

Fly-tipping and farm theft pushing farmers to 'debt and despair'

MPs have urged Gov and local councils to take action which deters criminals from 'repeatedly' targeting rural and farming communities

Chris Brayford

28 April 2025 • 6 min read

Rural crime

Parents of young farmer pay tribute to son after his death on-farm

Hollie McMurray said her world had fallen apart after the death of her 14-year-old son, Harry Moss, after he died on-farm

Chris Brayford

23 April 2025 • 4 min read

Agriculture's National Classifieds

AIMS conference round-up: Meat inspection regime needs a complete overhaul

The Farmers Guardian Podcast: England rugby star and farmer Tom Youngs: "Farmers just want to produce good food, look after the land, look after the wildlife"

Watch our FREE webinar: How will the latest tax changes impact your farming business?

Integrated beef supply chain gives clear targets for calf rearing on Cheshire dairy farm

EXCLUSIVE: Investment plans on tenant farms 'stifled'

Farmer rally urges Gov to back British farmers the way it has backed British steel

Growers hopes raised as potato crops go into ground ahead of schedule

Vets call for ban on farrowing crates

Farmers are more than just 'spreadsheet figures' in IHT row, Kemi Badenoch says

Six months since Labour's Autumn Budget – what is in store for farming?

May 1: Tenant farmers left 'in the dark' on Inheritance Tax and warnings destocking is contributing to wildfires

Hosted by Alex Black

May 1: Tenant farmers left 'in the dark' on Inheritance Tax and warnings destocking is contributing to wildfires

Hosted by Alex Black

Herefordshire farm finds its spirit in producing gin

Legal change gives hydrogen-fuelled agricultural and construction vehicles access to UK roads

Integrated beef supply chain gives clear targets for calf rearing on Cheshire dairy farm

Young Farmer Focus - Alex McMenemy: "My goal is to ensure young people in farming and the wider rural economy have a voice and a future"

Letters: "Get the plough out and farm every last inch of your farm like it's World War Three"

Olivia Shave: "We will not stop until food, farming and sustainability are embedded at the heart of our education system"

EXCLUSIVE: Investment plans on tenant farms 'stifled'

Sussex abattoir saved from closure but facilities need long-term funding to 'survive and thrive'

AIMS conference round-up: Meat inspection regime needs a complete overhaul

Egg producer given two-year sentence over fake best before dates

Fly-tipping and farm theft pushing farmers to 'debt and despair'

Parents of young farmer pay tribute to son after his death on-farm

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May 1: Tenant farmers left 'in the dark' on Inheritance Tax and warnings destocking is contributing to wildfires

Hosted by Alex Black

May 1: Tenant farmers left 'in the dark' on Inheritance Tax and warnings destocking is contributing to wildfires

Hosted by Alex Black