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NFU Conference: Government must reset its relationship with farming

NFU president Tom Bradshaw to say there is ‘so much more to do' and there is still time for this Government to 'reset its relationship with farming and rural Britain'

25 February 2025 • 6 min read

NFU Conference: Defra announces seasonal worker scheme extension, investment in farm equipment fund and public procurement plans

Defra Secretary Steve Reed announces new policies and investment plans to help 'boost profits' for farmers

25 February 2025 • 3 min read

Arla proposes £90m investment for Lockerbie site

The proposals would include the closure of its Settle site in North Yorkshire and changes at Stourton

24 February 2025 • 3 min read

Food prices rise more than expected in last 12 months

It comes as part of a higher-than-expected jump in inflation during the year

24 February 2025 • 1 min read

New Zealand farmer confidence hits highest level in over a decade

Falling interest rates, rising incomes and more favourable farming rules have provided a boost for farmers

23 February 2025 • 2 min read

Farmers urged to make most of 'beneficial' tax breaks on double cab pick-ups before April 2025

With less than two months before tax changes are due to come into fore, Saffrey explains how farmers can make the most of tax benefits on double cab pick-ups, alongside some of the additional costs they will have to face

23 February 2025 • 2 min read

Welsh farming and allied industries unite against Inheritance Tax changes at Royal Welsh Showground

NFU Cymru brought together farmers and representatives from rural businesses across mid-Wales for a display showcasing the far-reaching impact of the proposed changes to Inheritance Tax

21 February 2025 • 4 min read

CMA provisionally clears poultry feed merger

The Competition and Markets Authority has provisionally cleared 2 Sisters owner Boparan’s proposed deal to buy feed mills

21 February 2025 • 1 min read

Bovaer row took us by surprise but has not impacted sales, says Arla boss

21 February 2025 • 1 min read

Ramadan and Easter poised to support lamb market further

The sheep trade should find support from upcoming religious festivals

21 February 2025 • 4 min read

Latest milk prices for dairy farmers: Arla announces latest financial results

Arla said the outlook was slightly negative, due to uncertainty on commodity price development

20 February 2025 • 23 min read

Latest beef market updates: Prices continue to climb

Deadweight prices continue to climb

20 February 2025 • 5 min read