A lack of border control posts in the UK has left the country vulnerable to African Swine Fever, chair of the National Pig Association Rob Mutimer has said.

A group of agricultural students were ’shocked’ by their treatment from McDonald’s staff who reportedly refused to serve them unless they removed their farm boots. 

NFU president Minette Batters has hit out at Prime Minister Boris Johnson for his political interference in agricultural policy development. 

Farmers have been reminded about the legal requirements to use white diesel at fundraising events such as tractor runs or ploughing matches.

Lamb is making a resurgence among consumers, with sales of roasting joints soaring during the last two festive periods.

Lack of consultation over a Government-funded peatland restoration project on Dartmoor, Devon, has led to a breakdown in trust between moorland users and officials and damaged a culturally important heritage site.

Farming organisations have urged HRMC and Defra to reverse its decision to make silage film liable for a new Plastic Packaging Tax (PPT), warning it will financially impact UK farmers and stall recycling initiatives.

Plans for a Clean Air Zone in north west England, which would fine vehicles for failing to meet emissions standards, have been branded ’another nail in the coffin’ for farmers and agricultural businesses.

International agricultural feed giant Cargill, which imports Brazilian soya for UK feed supply chains, has come under fire for sourcing crop grown on deforested Amazon land.

A man has died and several others injured after a UTV and trailer fell into a river when a bridge collapsed.