Agriculture

Trials conducted by Richard Allen Agriculture have identified a natural alternative to fungicides to prevent cavity spot in carrots

Jason Hollands, of wealth management firm Evelyn Partner, said another area that could be subject to an 'overhaul' was the lifetime gifting regime

Anyone not currently on Natural England's shortlist will have to 'wait until later in the year' for guidance on how to access the scheme

The Farming in Protected Landscapes (FiPL) grant scheme has been extended until March 2026

Patrick Holden, chief executive of the Sustainable Food Trust, has called for a ‘coalition of stakeholders' to reward farmers for ‘positive climate, nature and social outcomes' as part of a ‘Sustainable Markets Initiative'

Speaking at this season’s Syngenta Potato Power meetings across the UK, Andy Cunningham, Syngenta Potato Technical Manager warns of higher populations of the pest

The TFA has urgently called for answers following a decision earlier this week to allow a major solar development on the Sturdy family's tenanted farm in North Yorkshire

Mr Williams is public and governmental affairs manager at BASF. He writes about the state of British agriculture, food security, land management and questions Defra Secretary Steve Reed needs to answer at NFU Conference

Mr Shaw provides advice for Scottish farmers and landowners in preparing for future agricultural support payments beyond 2025

Prime Minister Keir Starmer said you cannot give a 'tax break' for farmers if you want to drive down NHS waiting lists and mortgage rates