Food security

Defra says development of drought and disease resistant crops will help reduce costs for farmers

This week's opinion from throughout the world of agriculture: Chair of the Association of Independent Meat Suppliers - John Thorley

The farming union is calling for a 'renewed and enhanced multi-annual agricultural budget of £5.6 million'

Tonbridge MP Tom Tugendhat is one of five candidates in the running to be the next Conservative Party leader

This week's opinion from throughout the world of agriculture: Farmer and former lecturer at Myerscough College - George Parkinson

Mr Jenrick is one of six candidates standing to be the next Conservative Party leader

There were 213,200 calf birth registrations in Wales during the first six months of 2024, a decrease of over 10,000 calves year-on-year, according to recent figures from British Cattle Movement Service

The meeting took place on Helen Drinkall's upland beef and sheep farm in Lancashire and it was a chance for the Minister to see the issues upland farmers still have with the Sustainable Farming Incentive

Union president Tom Bradshaw outlines key farming proposals to mark national Self-Sufficiency Day.

The campaign, more widely known as #farm24, aims to raise awareness of British farming, and this year extensive BBC coverage allowed the public to get a real insight