Policy drift, political instability and failing support structures have pushed the sector to its most precarious point, warn leading industry figures. Farmers Guardian reports on the Hexham Mart event
Former NFU president says the report sets out a sobering picture of farm finances that must not be ignored by Government
For nearly 10 months, the farming sector has passionately been lobbying against Inheritance Tax changes and how it could impact their businesses. Will the Farm Profitability Review reflect those concerns?
Roger Nicholson farms with his family at the heavily diversified Cannon Hall Farm, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, which has sparked various Channel 5 series including 'Springtime on the Farm'. Roger, 81, farms with his sons Dave and Robert and says he has no plans to retire just yet
This week's opinion from throughout the world of agriculture: Gus Saunders M.Sc. Welsh farmer and naturalist, looks back on his 65-year farming career
Debate at the Royal Highland Show focused on land reform in Scotland, as speakers urged for clearer direction on how to spread land ownership more fairly across the country
Study designed to show those without 'boots on the ground' just what the industry is up against
This week's opinion from throughout the world of agriculture: Calum Gillhespy, head of planning at rural land specialists GSC Grays
Levy body outlines five key demands to protect farmers and land managers
The NFU said that with no legislative target for food production, it was the ‘poor relation' in negotiations and believed the Government was wrong to assume farm productivity levels would compensate for the loss of agricultural land