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Jane Gurney, creator of Tilly Pass, was awarded an MBE at Buckingham Palace for her services to the agricultural community.

The increase in prices in the latest Global Dairy Trade (GDT) auction are unlikely to herald a change in the dairy market and a return to increased farmgate prices.

Former Defra Secretary George Eustice is calling for a Coronation fund to support native livestock breeds

Farmers could be missing out on vital income owing to a lack of regulation regarding natural capital, new findings have revealed.

Hopes that the Seasonal Agricultural Worker Scheme could be extended beyond six months or be adopted as a five-year rolling programme have been dashed by the Home Office.

Team structures and working patterns may have to radically change to meet the work-life balance expectations of the modern workforce, said speakers at the National Herdspersons Conference held at Harper Adams University, Shropshire.

The provision and quality of water is paramount to overall cow health and performance, but these are areas of management which are often overlooked.

Unless a buyer is found the last sale will take place on May 4

Maize and fodder beet growers are being urged to complete a survey about the impact of the loss of important seed dressings.

Government needs to act swiftly to extend parallel imports and permits for plant protection products until a proper regulatory process is in place, with the NFU warning the industry is running out of time.