Farming's top stories

Food Price Fears

Public fears farm tax changes will drive up food costs, with 60% anticipating increases

Survey reveals Brits fear rising food costs from farm inheritance tax changes

The Northern Irish government will unveil the new bovine TB strategy this week Ref:RH210923031 Rob Haining / The Scottish Farmer

The Northern Irish government will unveil the new bovine TB strategy this week Ref:RH210923031 Rob Haining / The Scottish Farmer

The Political Field

Political parties back urgent motion for fresh bTB plan in Northern Ireland

Welsh government drops 10% tree cover proposal in revised SFS plans Ref:RH170823081 Rob Haining / The Scottish Farmer

Welsh government drops 10% tree cover proposal in revised SFS plans Ref:RH170823081 Rob Haining / The Scottish Farmer

Tree Rule Scrapped

Diversification

Welsh government drops controversial 10% tree cover proposal for farmers

Petition urging government to scrap farm inheritance tax nears 100,000 signatures Ref:RH250320045 Rob Haining / The Scottish Farmer

Petition urging government to scrap farm inheritance tax nears 100,000 signatures Ref:RH250320045 Rob Haining / The Scottish Farmer

Farmers Fight Back

The Political Field

Petition to halt farm inheritance tax reaches 90,000 signatures

A new German study has revealled that potato cultivation releases less greenhouse emissions than cereal production

A new German study has revealled that potato cultivation releases less greenhouse emissions than cereal production

Potatoes & Climate

‘Potato cultivation greener than cereal production’ says new German study

McDonald's are working with growers to safeguard suitable potatoes against extreme weather.

McDonald's are working with growers to safeguard suitable potatoes against extreme weather.

McDonald's worries grow over availability of potatoes

While many major retailers have adhered to their pledges, set in 2016, Tesco, ASDA, Lidl and Iceland look set to break their promises.

While many major retailers have adhered to their pledges, set in 2016, Tesco, ASDA, Lidl and Iceland look set to break their promises.

Egg Pledge Fail

Major retailers falling short of 2016 pledge to end caged hen eggs

Police Scotland were called

Police Scotland were called

Sheep Collision

Sheep killed after being hit by vehicle on A90

Each coffee purchased will come with a side of sustainibility in the form of 34 shares in a dairy farm flying the eco flag.

Each coffee purchased will come with a side of sustainibility in the form of 34 shares in a dairy farm flying the eco flag.

£272 Flat White

A dairy farm are offering shares in their business alongside a £272 coffee

Flood signage in place

Flood signage in place

Wind and flood warnings in place across Scotland in the wake of Storm Bert

Protests have been happening all over the country RH191124055 Rob Haining / The Scottish Farmer...

Protests have been happening all over the country RH191124055 Rob Haining / The Scottish Farmer...

Farmers Take Stand

Northern Ireland

Northern Irish farmers come out in force at budget protests

The new funding will help to combat blight, aphids, and more in UK potato sector.

The new funding will help to combat blight, aphids, and more in UK potato sector.

The potato industry is set for a £1.8m injection from residual potato levy reserves

The panel will explore the challenges and opportunities of regenerative farming (image: Cowbog Farm, Morebattle, Roxburghshire)

The panel will explore the challenges and opportunities of regenerative farming (image: Cowbog Farm, Morebattle, Roxburghshire)

Diversification

Roxburghshire Monitor Farm panel tackles the truth behind regenerative farming

Crofting reform aims to modernise and support sustainable practices Ref:RH290722087 Rob Haining / The Scottish Farmer

Crofting reform aims to modernise and support sustainable practices Ref:RH290722087 Rob Haining / The Scottish Farmer

Crofting Simplified

Crofting law consultation sees strong support for simplifying regulations

Farmers urged to strengthen biosecurity measures amid rising bird flu risk Ref:RH020224180 Rob Haining / The Scottish Farmer

Farmers urged to strengthen biosecurity measures amid rising bird flu risk Ref:RH020224180 Rob Haining / The Scottish Farmer

Protect your flock

Livestock health

Urgent call for farmers to boost biosecurity as bird flu risk rises

Antibiotic use in livestock reaches a decade-low, with continued efforts to combat antimicrobial resistance Ref:RH130224015 Rob Haining / The Scottish Farmer

Antibiotic use in livestock reaches a decade-low, with continued efforts to combat antimicrobial resistance Ref:RH130224015 Rob Haining / The Scottish Farmer

Antibiotic use in UK livestock drops to lowest point in 10 years

NFU Scotland calls for action to protect farming in Scotland

NFU Scotland calls for action to protect farming in Scotland

Support Rural Scotland

Rally outside Holyrood on Nov 28 to push for rural economy budget

Scott Dey, Rural & Agri Affairs chair

Scott Dey, Rural & Agri Affairs chair

Insights from Scott Dey

SAYFC Rural and Agri Affairs chair, Scott Dey, talks on this years conference

Fresh snow in Horton in Ribblesdale, North Yorkshire

Fresh snow in Horton in Ribblesdale, North Yorkshire

Storm Bert brings weather warnings and travel disruption

News

The World According to Kaleb - On Tour is on Prime Video on Friday

The World According to Kaleb - On Tour is on Prime Video on Friday

Kaleb’s Big Break

Clarkson's Farm

'Real' star of Clarkson's Farm finally gets his own show

Some of the crowd at the meeting yesterday evening in Enniskillen Mart.

Some of the crowd at the meeting yesterday evening in Enniskillen Mart.

Northern Ireland

Hundreds gather in Enniskillen to voice concerns on family farm tax

Jeremy Clarkson has backed Gerald Cooper.

Jeremy Clarkson has backed Gerald Cooper.

Support Gerald’s Fight

Clarkson's Farm

Jeremy Clarkson backs Clarkson’s Farm star Gerald Cooper in new venture

Firefighters were alerted to reports of around 70 sheep that were stuck on a riverbank this morning (November 24).

Firefighters were alerted to reports of around 70 sheep that were stuck on a riverbank this morning (November 24).

Two sheep missing after firefighters called to rescue herd off riverbank

The celebratory evening will be held at Compass Tractors’ Bridgwater depot on December 11 2024.

The celebratory evening will be held at Compass Tractors’ Bridgwater depot on December 11 2024.

20 Years Strong

'Top listings up for grabs in auction': Machinery dealer celebrates 20 years

Farmer Neil Young presents a bag of locally-produced flour to Markus Campbell-Savours

Farmer Neil Young presents a bag of locally-produced flour to Markus Campbell-Savours

Farmer's flour power in hearts and minds campaign

Aled Jones gave a positive response to the updated SFS proposals.

Aled Jones gave a positive response to the updated SFS proposals.

Farming Reimagined

Positive response from unions as minister updates SFS proposals

A golden eagle (stock pic)

A golden eagle (stock pic)

Golden eagle tragedy

Golden eagle dies after flying into wind turbine

Duchal Moor peatland restoration project and Councillor Paul Cassidy, vice-chair of environment and regeneration

Duchal Moor peatland restoration project and Councillor Paul Cassidy, vice-chair of environment and regeneration

Award-winning peatland restoration branded 'pointless exercise' by councillor

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Sheep killed after being hit by vehicle on A90

Earlier risk of acute fluke this winter according to independent sheep experts

Store sheep and cattle continue to sell at improved rates through Scottish marts

Political parties back urgent motion for fresh bTB plan in Northern Ireland

Digital tool to improve heat resilience in dairy farm buildings awarded top grant

How 'low-value' forestry products are being turned into everyday chemicals

Business

Store cattle met an increased demand at Thainstone

Store cattle met an increased demand at Thainstone

Prices on the rise

Store sheep and cattle continue to sell at improved rates through Scottish marts

United Auctions Stirling saw over 8000 lambs forward this week

United Auctions Stirling saw over 8000 lambs forward this week

Top Lamb Prices

Lamb averages of 290-310p per live kg with UA Stirling seeing the highest numbers

Sale leader at 10,000gns from Andrew Wilson, Shannagh

Sale leader at 10,000gns from Andrew Wilson, Shannagh

five top prices

Shannagh Suffolk makes a 10,000gns Big Bang at Balmoral Park Export sale

Are you using fallen stock to its full potential?

Are you using fallen stock to its full potential?

Boost herd health

Postmortem examinations and how livestock farmers can learn and benefit from them

This ewe lamb from Ben Stayt, Windrush, topped the sale at 2200gns Photo: Isla Campbell

This ewe lamb from Ben Stayt, Windrush, topped the sale at 2200gns Photo: Isla Campbell

Statesman Magical sells for 2200gns top price at Carlisle Zwartbles sale

Global Dairy Trade Index rose another 1.9%

Global Dairy Trade Index rose another 1.9%

Trends and Prices

Global Dairy Trade Index rises again but GB milk fall volume sales in decline

Prime lamb values are at record levels for the time of year

Prime lamb values are at record levels for the time of year

Trends and Prices

Prime lambs hit record levels for November as demand increases for Christmas

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Opinion

Looks like the kids will be getting bumper presents this year

Looks like the kids will be getting bumper presents this year

Farming frustration

Shifting coos makes the air turn blue

Could inheritance tax spark tragic decisions?

Could inheritance tax spark tragic decisions?

Tax or Tragedy?

We must persuade the chancellor to change

Farmers protest against unfair inheritance tax changes, demanding fairer policies

Farmers protest against unfair inheritance tax changes, demanding fairer policies

Farmers Fight Back

Farm protests brought change in Europe – so can they deliver here?

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CBAM tax leaves farmers feeling spread too thin

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