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Red meat consumption must be cut by 25% to hit climate goals, says new report

Environment

Red meat consumption must be cut by 25% to hit climate goals, says new report

Climate Change Committee promotes tree planting as industry groups hit back at targets

clock 26 February 2025 • 2 min read
UK leading Europe in spring malting barley production

Arable

UK leading Europe in spring malting barley production

Demand remains high despite predicted fall in supply

clock 26 February 2025 • 2 min read
NFU Conference: Steve Reed - 'People are focusing on the wrong thing if they think it is Inheritance Tax that is the problem'

Politics

NFU Conference: Steve Reed - 'People are focusing on the wrong thing if they think it is Inheritance Tax that is the problem'

Defra Secretary says Conservative finance lies led to Labour failing to keep its commitment to farmers

clock 26 February 2025 • 3 min read
NFU Conference: Farmer protester says Steve Reed should resign after 'repeated lies' to farmers

Politics

NFU Conference: Farmer protester says Steve Reed should resign after 'repeated lies' to farmers

Yorkshire-based farmer disrupts Secretary of State's speech with banner quoting PM's promise to industry

clock 25 February 2025 • 3 min read
NFU Conference: Defra Secretary due to address delegates following Treasury tax snub

Politics

NFU Conference: Defra Secretary due to address delegates following Treasury tax snub

Union event aims to lay 'Foundations for the Future' amid ongoing Stop the Family Farm Tax fight

clock 24 February 2025 • 2 min read
Farmers secure access to vital soil data

Arable

Farmers secure access to vital soil data

Rule change will herald a 'new era of universal soils understanding' say campaigners

clock 24 February 2025 • 2 min read
Farmers urged to join Pancake Day Rally as march is planned for central London

Farm Life

Farmers urged to join Pancake Day Rally as march is planned for central London

Thousands set to descend on capital in latest protest against Inheritance Tax

clock 21 February 2025 • 2 min read
Bovaer row took us by surprise but has not impacted sales, says Arla boss

Dairy

Bovaer row took us by surprise but has not impacted sales, says Arla boss

clock 21 February 2025 • 1 min read
Farmers rewarded as Arla profits soar

Dairy

Farmers rewarded as Arla profits soar

Revenue at dairy giant Arla hit €13.8 billion (£11.43bn) for 2024, enabling the highest dividend payout to farmer-owners in the company’s history

clock 19 February 2025 • 2 min read
NFU Conference: NFU crops board unveils five-pillar growth strategy

Arable

NFU Conference: NFU crops board unveils five-pillar growth strategy

clock 19 February 2025 • 2 min read