Farm Business

Dame Angela Eagle says Defra is working hard to help farmers manage impacts of the Iran war

The threat to fertiliser supplies is moving up the political agenda as the industry meets Government ministers to drive home the crisis ahead of the autumn planting season

The Supporting British Sheep Farming report was launched by the NFU at Devon County Show

Move follows announcement on red diesel and fuel as Gov backs away from supermarket price caps

Retailer says the plans will support UK farmers as sales of British pork products hit 65%

Could closer ties on food regulations with Europe be beneficial for UK farm businesses?

This week from the Farmers Guardian editor Katie Jones

Efra committee told decades of food security neglect has left UK in perilous position

Defra says agreement will remove an estimated £580 million in food export duties a year

Farmers have faced significant pressure with spiralling red diesel costs since war in the Middle East escalated in February. Will the Government's support be too little too late or welcome news for the sector?