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War in Iran: MPs told continued shocks will further undermine farm confidence

Instability stifling investment as no sign of end to conflict in Middle East

23 April 2026 • 2 min read

Farm Business

Funding available for organic and agroecological farmers

The Dean Organic Fund offers interest free loans for 2 to 5 years for organic or ecological farmers, producers and food businesses

23 April 2026 • 1 min read

Farm Business

Aldi set to invest over £1bn in British egg supplies

The supermarket aims to secure at least 50% of its domestic produce supply through long-term agreements by the end of 2027

23 April 2026 • 1 min read

Arable

Gov urged to consider one-off soil improvement scheme to offset Iran war input costs

CAAV adviser Jeremy Moody warns arable farmers may decide not to plant crops for harvest 2027

23 April 2026 • 2 min read

Farm Business

MPs suggest Grocery Code Adjudicator lacks the power to back farmers

Mark White says collaborative approach works for both producers and retailers

22 April 2026 • 2 min read

Farm Life

Pastry brand Ginsters commits to backing British farmers in new FCN partnership

The brand kicked started its support with an initial donation of £20,000 to FCN’s FarmWell initiative

22 April 2026 • 3 min read

Prices & Trends

Wool price improves as demand rises

British Wool said prices were at the highest levels in a decade

22 April 2026 • 2 min read

Farm Business

Donald Russell announces company closure following 30 job losses

The Aberdeenshire firm was unable to secure a buyer for the business following a turbulent few years of rising costs, regulatory pressures, volatility in meat prices and barriers to domestic farming

21 April 2026 • 2 min read

Podcasts

The Farmers Guardian Podcast - Iran war: Are UK farmers ready to hold protests following price surges to fuel, oil and fertiliser?

How is war in the Middle East impacting UK farmers? Is the Government doing enough to support domestic food producers as costs for key farm inputs spiral? And are farmers ready to hold protests across the UK?

21 April 2026 • 2 min read