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Planting more trees and woodlands is a key part of the Government’s plan to level up the rural economy and deliver for nature, people and jobs, according to Defra.

Soaring input costs are forcing farmers to put climate action on hold, leading to feelings of frustration and guilt, according to new research from NatWest.

Farm groups have blasted campaigners who have launched a legal challenge against the Government, claiming it has failed to act quickly enough to cut emissions from livestock and dairy.

Councillors fighting to save ancient farmland from a huge solar development have been left feeling ‘sad’ and ‘disappointed’ after losing a vote to block the move.

Scottish correspondent Ewan Pate explains why, despite endless consultation with farmers, many fear future policy in Holyrood will be centred upon cutting livestock numbers.

Flooding has sent food prices skyrocketing in Pakistan as crops are hit by a ‘monsoon on steroids’.

Campaigners in Wales are celebrating after receiving assurances that food will continue to be produced on farmland bought by the Welsh Government for tree planting.

Retailers and consumers must be more relaxed about the size and appearance of fruit and vegetables to avoid large-scale food waste, British Growers Association chief executive Jack Ward has said.

²ÝÁñÉçÇø must not be forced to feed sheep a methane-suppressing diet which disrupts natural and well-established grazing systems, National Sheep Association chief executive Phil Stocker has warned.Ìý

Soaring energy costs are forcing some farmers to consider cutting production, posing a food security risk.