Farm Business

Representatives from farming join Welsh Gov working group to help drive the nation's food industry

Deputy editor Alex Black takes a look at the political trends impacting markets

UFU issues call to address 'political sticking plasters' as farmers face 25% rise in fertiliser costs

British Wool has announced a solid start to sales this season

Latest Farming Annual Report shows total farm budget fell to £2.322bn for 2025/26

The PotatoEurope exhibition heard there was no expectation that the lack of potatoes this season would lead to a jump in planting next year, with contract prices for the 2026/27 season down by 20% in many cases

Speaking at the Westmorland Show, MPs encouraged farmers to watch what they were investigating

The lack of wildfire strategy has come under attack as MPs question whether the Government will be prepared for next year's wildfires

With a reported £230m available when the SFI26 window two opens, growers need to be sure their paperwork, maps and existing agreements are in order before September 22

British Sugar has confirmed the matter is now in independent arbitration