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Great British Beef Week is in its 15th year and puts beef farmers in the spotlight

Grant Hartman, chair of MMG dairy farmers said farmers he had spoken to were ‘frustrated' but were comforted by the fact Muller had confirmed no farmer will lose out

Contracting prices will increase by an average of 5.7% in 2025, according to the latest National Association of Agricultural Contractors (NAAC) survey

Cattle farmers are being reminded to take extra care over where their animals are kept as thousands of people are expected to head to the countryside over the Easter break

During the Second World War, Leslie Gilbert was initially called to work in the mines but, as a farmer, he was later deemed essential to the war effort at home. So he continued farming to help feed the nation in a time of crisis

Despite UK beef production being expected to fall this year, with tighter supplies anticipated in the second half compared to the first, QMS said beef prices could remain strong for farmers

Avian influenza remains a hot topic within the poultry sector, as cases continue to emerge in commercial poultry, captive birds and wild bird populations

Farming Minister Daniel Zeichner said new restrictions could protect British farmers from the threat posed by foot-and-mouth disease in mainland Europe

Extending potentially exempt transfers (PETs) to a longer period than the current seven-year gifting rule, and a possible wealth or land tax cannot be completely ruled out

Efra chair Alistair Carmichael accuses Chancellor of showing lack of respect to farmers over Budget talks