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Wales bans untested livestock movement owing to bluetongue threat
Animal Health

Wales bans untested livestock movement owing to bluetongue threat

Rural Affairs head Huw Irranca-Davies says he cannot in 'all conscience invite' the disease into the country following Defra's England-wide zone change

Jane Thynne
clock 12 June 2025 鈥� 3 min read
Register for our FREE webinar: The Spending Review: Understanding its impact on the rural budget
Farm Business

Register for our FREE webinar: The Spending Review: Understanding its impact on the rural budget

草榴社区 Guardian
clock 06 June 2025 鈥� 1 min read
Regenerative agriculture survey: What does it mean for you and your business?
Sustainable Farming

Regenerative agriculture survey: What does it mean for you and your business?

The responses to this 草榴社区 Guardian survey will be published in a regen special edition on June 27

草榴社区 Guardian
clock 19 May 2025 鈥� 1 min read
From corporate life in New York to seeding a revolution in the Cotswolds
Farm Life

From corporate life in New York to seeding a revolution in the Cotswolds

Integrating livestock, wildlife corridors and varied habitats has helped Cotswolds arable farmer and miller Henry Astor create a vibrant ecosystem in which species thrive as part of a productive, profitable farm business

Olivia Midgley
clock 12 June 2025 鈥� 9 min read
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Tesco sales growth boosted by fresh food
Farm Business

Tesco sales growth boosted by fresh food

The supermarket giant has increased its market share in the first quarter

Alex Black
Alex Black
clock 15 June 2025 鈥� 1 min read
草榴社区 feel 'vilified' on climate change
Politics

草榴社区 feel 'vilified' on climate change

Chris Brayford
clock 14 June 2025 鈥� 5 min read
Gamekeepers recognised for crucial role in preserving upland landscapes
Politics

Gamekeepers recognised for crucial role in preserving upland landscapes

Chris Brayford
clock 14 June 2025 鈥� 4 min read
Royal Highland Show preview: New RHASS chair looks forward to first show in the role
Livestock

Royal Highland Show preview: New RHASS chair looks forward to first show in the role

Ewan Pate
clock 14 June 2025 鈥� 4 min read
Feed and grain supplier Cefetra to be acquired by First Dutch
Arable

Feed and grain supplier Cefetra to be acquired by First Dutch

Alex Black
Alex Black
clock 14 June 2025 鈥� 1 min read
Scotland demands pre-movement testing following England-wide restrictive zone
Animal Health

Scotland demands pre-movement testing following England-wide restrictive zone

Jane Thynne
clock 13 June 2025 鈥� 2 min read

Farming in Five: Wales announces bluetongue restrictions and concerns about retailers' sourcing commitments [June 13]

Alex Black

Hosted by Alex Black

In today's Farming in Five, head of news and business Alex Black takes a look at Wales' announcements on bluetongue pre-movement testing, worries as more retailers seem to be stocking increased amounts of imported produce and an artisan sauce maker has succeeded in their quest to create a 100% British ketchup

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Farming in Five: Wales announces bluetongue restrictions and concerns about retailers' sourcing commitments [June 13]

Alex Black

Hosted by Alex Black

In today's Farming in Five, head of news and business Alex Black takes a look at Wales' announcements on bluetongue pre-movement testing, worries as more retailers seem to be stocking increased amounts of imported produce and an artisan sauce maker has succeeded in their quest to create a 100% British ketchup

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Royal Highland Show preview: A round-up of the diverse range of machinery set to be on display

Royal Highland Show preview: A round-up of the diverse range of machinery set to be on display

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Royal Highland Show preview: Hoping for a repeat win in the Clydesdale section

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Single Payment Scheme and foot-and-mouth - what was agriculture like under the last Labour Government?
Politics

Single Payment Scheme and foot-and-mouth - what was agriculture like under the last Labour Government?

Ella Adams
clock 15 June 2025 鈥� 4 min read
Estates need to offer more than just pay rises to attract staff
Farm Business

Estates need to offer more than just pay rises to attract staff

Jane Thynne
clock 13 June 2025 鈥� 2 min read
Royal Highland Show preview: A round-up of the diverse range of machinery set to be on display
Machinery

Royal Highland Show preview: A round-up of the diverse range of machinery set to be on display

Toby Whatley
clock 13 June 2025 鈥� 6 min read
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In your field: Amy Wilkinson - "I ran after the cattle through brambles and rhododendron bushes for hours"
In your field

In your field: Amy Wilkinson - "I ran after the cattle through brambles and rhododendron bushes for hours"

Amy Wilkinson
clock 14 June 2025 鈥� 4 min read
OPINION: Farm profitability 鈥� While the Government pats itself on the back, confidence plummets
Politics

OPINION: Farm profitability 鈥� While the Government pats itself on the back, confidence plummets

Alex Black
Alex Black
clock 13 June 2025 鈥� 1 min read
From the editor: Spending Review not as bad as feared, but where will the money be spent?
Politics

From the editor: Spending Review not as bad as feared, but where will the money be spent?

Katie Jones
clock 12 June 2025 鈥� 2 min read
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Tesco sales growth boosted by fresh food
Farm Business

Tesco sales growth boosted by fresh food

The supermarket giant has increased its market share in the first quarter

Alex Black
Alex Black
clock 15 June 2025 鈥� 1 min read
Feed and grain supplier Cefetra to be acquired by First Dutch
Arable

Feed and grain supplier Cefetra to be acquired by First Dutch

Cefetra Group said it was entering a new chapter as a global supplier to the animal nutrition, food ingredient and energy industries, though the company will remain independently operated

Alex Black
Alex Black
clock 14 June 2025 鈥� 1 min read
Prince of Wales unveils his vision for Dartmoor
Farm Business

Prince of Wales unveils his vision for Dartmoor

Twenty-year roadmap sets out plan to protect nature, farming and the climate

Jane Thynne
clock 13 June 2025 鈥� 2 min read
Rural crime
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Chinese nationals charged after smuggling potential 'agroterrorism weapon' into US
Rural crime

Chinese nationals charged after smuggling potential 'agroterrorism weapon' into US

Fusarium graminearum causes 鈥榟ead blight' - a disease of wheat, barley, maize, and rice

Alex Black
Alex Black
clock 07 June 2025 鈥� 2 min read
Police seek help identifying suspected livestock worrying pair
Rural crime

Police seek help identifying suspected livestock worrying pair

Derbyshire Rural Crime Team said the dogs worried 19 cows for around 20 minutes whilst off-lead on farmland

Chris Brayford
clock 06 June 2025 鈥� 1 min read
Farmer called signaller before being hit by 80mph train at rail crossing
Rural crime

Farmer called signaller before being hit by 80mph train at rail crossing

The Rail Accident Investigation Branch has published its initial findings after a train and an agricultural trailer collided at a level crossing

Chris Brayford
clock 05 June 2025 鈥� 2 min read