The latest news from the agricultural sector
2022-07-31
‘I lost £40,000 worth of crops in a field fire’
People are being urged to take extra care to avoid causing fires in the countryside during hot weather. Read more
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2022-07-29
Dutch farmers in a rage over emissions cuts
Farmers say proposals to cut livestock and reduce intensive farming unfairly target their industry. Read more
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2022-07-29
'If the rain doesn't come we're really in trouble'
The recent dry weather is causing problems for farmers in the East of England. Read more
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2022-07-28
Ministers wasting land to grow trees, say farmers
Some farmers say land is being lost to food production, as the government chases climate targets. Read more
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2022-07-27
The Russia-Ukraine grain agreement: What is at stake?
The deal to resume agricultural exports could help alleviate food insecurity and stabilize markets. Read more
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2022-07-24
Welsh Tories seek assurances from Truss and Sunak
Farming, HS2 and St David's Day are high on two Welsh Conservative politicians' lists. Read more
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2022-07-22
Ukraine's frontline farmers toil on amid explosions
Russia's advance in eastern Ukraine subjects farms to random rocket strikes, Andrew Harding reports. Read more
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2022-07-21
Young farmer uses social media to encourage safety
Figures reveal agriculture continues to have the poorest safety record. Read more
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2022-07-20
Ex-banker among farming's new crop
The Royal Welsh Show tries to attract "new blood" to show farming is not just for older men. Read more
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2022-07-20
The young farmers trying to change Wales' future
Eighteen young farmers will attempt to tackle the challenges facing the industry in Wales. Read more
2022-07-20
Heatwave to push up price of chips, say farmers
One Yorkshire farmer says the next potato harvest looks "horrendous", with crop yield much reduced. Read more
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2022-07-19
Will rising prices mean people grow their own veg?
Rising prices for fruit and vegetables could mean more farm jobs and more people growing their own. Read more
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