NFU Mutual to fund new officer to help tackle livestock theft

NFU Mutual has announced it will fund a new officer to help tackle one of the costliest crimes to farming, livestock theft.

Government backs bill to give police more power to deter livestock attacks

Tougher powers for the police to tackle livestock worrying have taken a step forward today with the announcement of government backing for new legislation.

Defra eases bluetongue control measures amid reduced vector activity

Defra has announced that the UK is now in a seasonally low vector period when midge activity is reduced, leading to some changes to disease control measures for bluetongue.

Meet the farmers trying to save schools in Ukraine

Farming brothers Simon and Nick Butler, from Selborne in Hampshire, have launched an appeal to get vital resources to schoolchildren in rural parts of war-torn Ukraine.

Business support for farmers in four counties opens

Livestock farmers in Oxfordshire, Gloucestershire, Wiltshire and Berkshire are now able to apply for business resilience support

More than one horse still dies on British roads every week

An average of more than one horse a week was killed on Britain’s roads last year, and three riders lost their lives, as many drivers are “still unaware of the advice in the Highway Code”.

Online-support group for farming's 'accidental counsellors'

It is targeted support for accountants, land agents, vets, or feed suppliers, who often find themselves providing more than just professional expertise to farmers, but find it difficult to know how to offer them the best help

Farm productivity grants launch and cover up to 50% of costs

Farm businesses wishing to invest in solar panels, robotics or automated equipment on-farm can now apply for grant funding through Defra’s Improving Farm Productivity scheme.

Watchdog takes action over Animal Aid's pheasant shooting ad

The Advertising Standards Agency (ASA) has taken action over a misleading Animal Aid ad which made the claim that pheasant shooting is subsidised by 'taxpayer money'.

Powys farmers are honoured for their work

A host of farmers from Powys have been honoured at the Lantra Cymru Awards.

Big Farming Tea-Break campaign launches in February

A nationwide mental health campaign is due to launch at livestock markets, agricultural colleges, and Young Farmers’ clubs in February to promote respect and mental wellbeing in farming.

Rural communities raise over £17,000 for Wales Air Ambulance

Over £17,500 has been raised following a series of farmhouse breakfast events held in Wales to promote the importance of good mental health and local food production.

Farmers hand over cheque to charity following festive tractor run

A group of farmers have handed over a cheque to Hope House Children's Hospices following a series of charity tractor runs.

Scottish farmers and crofters stage further protests to protect 'our way of life'

'Enough is Enough' say agricultural workers and rural community who take to the streets in wake of Storm Isha

Farmers aim to raise £3m to save Long Compton Abattoir

A group of local farmers have come together with the aim of raising in excess of £3 million to save Long Compton Abattoir from closure.