Poultry farmers are set to face an increase in insurance premiums as avian influenza (AI) continues to pose a risk to operations.

Poultry farmers are set to face an increase in insurance premiums as avian influenza (AI) continues to pose a risk to operations.

The future of farming and food security must be ‘at the forefront’ of the agenda for any newly-established Defra team after the Conservative leadership election, the National Sheep Association (NSA) has said.

Conservative leadership hopeful Liz Truss has said she will not introduce a Soviet-style food self-sufficiency target as called for by the NFU if she wins the election next week.

Conservative leadership hopeful Liz Truss has said she will not introduce a ‘Soviet-style’ food self-sufficiency target as called for by the NFU if she wins the election next week.

The Government has introduced controls on the movement of pork and pork products into Great Britain in a bid to protect the domestic pig herd from African swine fever (ASF).

The NFU has submitted a written petition to Parliament, calling for changes to the law which would restrict HS2 Ltd’s ability to compulsorily purchase farmland.

Farmers wanting to reduce their emissions to help reach net zero are being held back by a number of practical and financial barriers, according to a new report.