February 27: Tenant farmers left shell-shocked as Government approves solar farm application

In today's Farming in Five, head of news and business Alex Black takes a look at the news that Emma and Rob Sturdy, from Eden Farm in Old Malton, have been left ‘devastated' after Housing Secretary Angela Rayner granted permission for renewable energy company Harmony Energy, fly-tipping increases and a milk price rise for Organic Herd

Alex Black

27 February 2025 • 1 min read

February 26: Round-up of the main headlines at NFU Conference and reaction to Defra Secretary's speech

In today's Farming in Five, chief reporter Rachael Brown gives the main headlines from NFU conference, takes a look at the details of the Defra Secretary's speech, what farmers and industry representatives thought, and what's next for the family farm tax campaign?

Rachael Brown

26 February 2025 • 1 min read

Farming in Five

February 25: NFU Conference: Calls for 'reset' in Government relationship with farmers and poignant farm toy display unveiled

In today's Farming in Five, head of news and business Alex Black discusses announcements made by Defra Secretary Steve Reed at the NFU Conference, NFU president Tom Bradshaw's opening address and calls for Government to 'reset' its relationship with farmers and, away from conference, Arla has announced proposals for a significant investment in its Lockerbie site

Alex Black

25 February 2025 • 1 min read

Farming in Five

February 24: Body found in search for farmer's daughter and a look ahead to NFU conference in London

In today's Farming in Five, chief reporter Rachael Brown reports on the body found in the search for missing woman and farmers daughter, Jenny Hall. She gives a look ahead to tomorrow's NFU conference in London ( February 25), calls to treat farmers holding Higher Level Stewardship (HLS) agreements fairly, and Arla boss confirms backlash towards methane suppresser Bovaer has failed to impact its sales so far

Rachael Brown

24 February 2025 • 1 min read