Farm Life

The Dogs (Protection of Livestock) (Amendment) Act 2025 will come into effect on March 18 to give police greater powers to deal with livestock worrying. But it has not stopped incidents from blighting the countryside so far

Concerns have been raised that thieves may target farm fuel tanks as oil increases in price

Chris Packham's Wild Justice has claimed victory on the issue in a blow to commoners managing Dartmoor

The Labour Rural Research Group is seeking views and evidence from farming communities on increases to heating oil and LPG bills as conflict in the Middle East continues

Industry collective Farmers and Businesses for Fair Tax Relief is seeking a Judicial Review following Government's 'late and limited' IHT consultation

This week from Farmers Guardian readers: Battersea Dogs and Cats Home, London, is appealing for rural homes for its independent 'working cats', who thrive in spacious, free-roaming environments rather than traditional domestic settings

Conservative Party Chair Kevin Hollinrake writes on the launch of his campaign, 'Food Not Solar', to ensure that productive farmland is never used for solar infrastructure. Will you back his campaign?

Defra says it will 'halt criminals in their tracks' and help to speed-up justice

Does the UK need more farmer-owned co-operatives to help influence the country's food system?

Should energy security come at the expense of losing Britain's heritage, farmland and beauty spots?