Farm Business

Edmund Sword, divisional director at rural insurance specialist Lycetts, explores the promise and perils of rural farm stays

After years of Covid-19, soaring costs and challenging weather, festive staple suppliers are looking forward to a more peaceful Christmas this year

The Chancellor said her Budget will deliver growth while fixing the foundations of the economy

The UFU said this landmark decision 'underscores the critical importance of agriculture to NI' and reflects the 'powerful impact of the collective voice of local farmers'

David Morley, of H&H Land and Estates said with a dwindling Basic Payment Scheme and no means of making up this lost income, it was farmers who have demonstrated a ‘long-term commitment to delivering environmental enhancement who are being unfairly penalised'

Beef Carbon Reduction (BCR) Scheme deadline is December 31 2024

Bird keepers in Wales are urged to 'remain vigilant' and report any signs or suspicion of avian influenza immediately

"My Christmas wish is that the Chancellor would meet, listen and ultimately act on reversing her plans on Inheritance Tax to save our family farms and rural businesses"

Ms Coffey once blamed the Government's lack of preparedness for Storm Babet in the East of England due to rain coming from the 'wrong direction'

UFU said it has been told by Northern Ireland's Chief Veterinary Officer that the current bTB strategy review was still in ‘draft form' and had not yet undergone scrutiny by policy developers