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Defra urges farmers to maintain scrupulous biosecurity to keep disease at bay

Analysis from the Energy and Climate Intelligence Unit has revealed UK farmers could pay at least an additional £337m to run their tractors, combine harvesters and other machinery, if fuel bills continue to rise during the year from conflict in the Middle East

Officers said a Black Mule (pictured below) was reportedly killed on-farm by livestock worrying on the day the Dogs (Protection of Livestock) (Amendment) Act 2025 became law

Traditionally the English asparagus season starts on St George' Day, April 23, but it is no longer is the English version is no longer the only home-produced product, as Scotland has entered the market

Farmers being urged to look out for signs and symptoms as part of Bowel Cancer Awareness Month campaign

Muller said the changes were 'regrettable but necessary'

Farmers are being urged to be careful as we remember the lives of those lost

David Barton writes open letter to retailers urging them to back British farmers

Aldi, Lidl and Morrisons have all slashed the price of their seasonal veg down to 4p, prompting calls for reassurance that this investment is sustainable for both supermarkets and growers

Simon Nelson advises farmers on a wide range of arable and forage crops across Cumbria and into south-west Scotland