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The Land Use Framework: what farmers need to know

FG takes a closer look at the new Land Use Framework which promises to address the many demands on England's land

Jane Thynne

21 March 2026 • 3 min read

Sheep worrying

What do new livestock worrying rules mean for farmers and dog owners?

Can the Dogs (Protection of Livestock) (Amendment) Act 2025 deliver for farmers?

Chris Brayford

21 March 2026 • 4 min read

Politics

Sign up for our FREE webinar: Are you ready for IHT changes?

In this Farmers Guardian webinar, in partnership with NFU Mutual, we'll discuss all the things farmers need to know ahead of the changes to Agricultural Property Relief and Business Property Relief which come into force on April 6.

Alex Black

04 March 2026 • 2 min read

Entertainment

VIDEO: "You work so hard" – Jeremy Clarkson's Farmers' Choir gets golden buzzer on Britain's Got Talent

A group of farmers took to the stage on Saturday night (March 21) to sing on ITV's popular show Britain's Got Talent and captured the hearts of the audience

Emily Ashworth

22 March 2026 • 1 min read

£225 million to be available through Capital Grants to support farmers delivering environmental improvements across England

The Grants will open in July, funding a range of items from hedgerow and tree planting through to works that improve water quality

Mia Willemsen

24 March 2026 • 1 min read

Politics

Iran war - Kemi Badenoch: "We need to make sure we can grow more of our own food"

Conservative Party Leader Kemi Badenoch told Farmers Guardian that conflict in the Middle East must be a wake up call for the Government to back food production in the UK

Chris Brayford

24 March 2026 • 4 min read

Poultry

Poultry classes postponed at Balmoral Show due to avian flu 'uncertainty'

The Royal Ulster Agricultural Society said the decision has been taken due to the uncertainty of when any ban on bird gatherings may be lifted

Chris Brayford

23 March 2026 • 1 min read

Rural crime

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Rural crime

NFU Mutual works with local police to install ANPR cameras to continue fight against crime

The rural insurer revealed the cost of rural crime to the UK was an estimated £44.1million in 2024 as organised thieves continued to strike

Mia Willemsen

24 March 2026 • 2 min read

Rural crime

National Rural Crime Conference 2026: Rural crime has defiled farming communities for far too long

Rural crime can encompass domestic abuse, stalking, sexual violence, theft, livestock worrying, fly-tipping, waste crime and much more. Its impact can be devastating on isolation, mental health and community resilience

Chris Brayford

24 March 2026 • 1 min read

Sheep worrying

Dog attack on 34 pregnant ewes could cost farmer £15k

Lincolnshire Police said four sheep died at the scene, and 30 additional sheep later died as a result of shock and injuries sustained during the dog attack

Chris Brayford

23 March 2026 • 2 min read

Agriculture's National Classifieds

The Land Use Framework: what farmers need to know

What do new livestock worrying rules mean for farmers and dog owners?

Sign up for our FREE webinar: Are you ready for IHT changes?

VIDEO: "You work so hard" – Jeremy Clarkson's Farmers' Choir gets golden buzzer on Britain's Got Talent

Scottish Rural Support Plan sets out direct support commitments

NFU Mutual works with local police to install ANPR cameras to continue fight against crime

National Rural Crime Conference 2026: Rural crime has defiled farming communities for far too long

£225 million to be available through Capital Grants to support farmers delivering environmental improvements across England

Jeremy Clarkson posts video in support of Farmers' Choir on Britain's Got Talent

The Farmers Guardian podcast: Farmers take Government to the High Court

Farming in Five: Gov acts on fertiliser prices and BFA opens for entries

Hosted by Jane Thynne

Farming in Five: Gov acts on fertiliser prices and BFA opens for entries

Hosted by Jane Thynne

On Test: Krone EasyCut B 880 CV and Krone EasyCut F 320 CV

Rotational grazing and Lleyn sheep: A winning formula for Cornish farmers

Women's History Month: Farming women you should not forget

Rural education matters: Olivia Shave - "There is a genuine appetite to reconnect young people with the land"

Dairy Talk - Dan Burdett: "It does show how easy it would be for a serving season to go badly wrong"

Letters: "It is not well known that the British Government was no longer in charge of policy on foot-and-mouth in 2001"

£225 million to be available through Capital Grants to support farmers delivering environmental improvements across England

Iran war - Kemi Badenoch: "We need to make sure we can grow more of our own food"

Poultry classes postponed at Balmoral Show due to avian flu 'uncertainty'

NFU Mutual works with local police to install ANPR cameras to continue fight against crime

National Rural Crime Conference 2026: Rural crime has defiled farming communities for far too long

Dog attack on 34 pregnant ewes could cost farmer £15k

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Farming in Five: Gov acts on fertiliser prices and BFA opens for entries

Hosted by Jane Thynne

Farming in Five: Gov acts on fertiliser prices and BFA opens for entries

Hosted by Jane Thynne