The latest news from the agricultural sector
2024-02-21
Farming 'needs a plan' says outgoing NFU leader
Wiltshire farmer challenges politicians to create a viable plan to support British agriculture Read more
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2024-02-20
Drakeford blames Brexit vote over farm funding row
Mark Drakeford says farm payment changes are only happening because farmers voted to leave the EU. Read more
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2024-02-20
One of UK's 'most advanced' vertical farms opens
Salad crops are grown indoors under lights three times faster than in traditional agriculture. Read more
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2024-02-20
Polish farmers block Ukraine border in grain row
President Zelensky has said the protests show solidarity between Poland and Ukraine is waning. Read more
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2024-02-20
Long-lasting devastation to livelihoods from damage to agricultural lands in Gaza
The humanitarian crisis continues to worsen. Read more
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2024-02-19
Farmers can't do what they like with subsidies - FM
Mark Drakeford defends tree-planting plans amid go-slow protests from farmers. Read more
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2024-02-18
Farmers drive tractors to Labour leadership debate
About 100 tractors and farm vehicles stage go-slow protest in Newtown over green farm scheme. Read more
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2024-02-18
Watch: Dozens of farmers in tractor go-slow protest
About 100 farmers drove their tractors and farm vehicles through Newtown, Powys, on Sunday. Read more
2024-02-17
'Myriad of problems' with new livestock IT system
Farmers and vets say a new IT system for traceability in the agri-food sector is creating stress. Read more
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2024-02-16
Farmers disrupt traffic with go-slow protest
More than 100 tractors and pickup trucks disrupt traffic on one of Wales' main roads. Read more
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2024-02-16
Sheep farmers in plea to dog walkers
As lambing season enters its peak, farmers and police in Cumbria are hoping to reduce dog attacks. Read more
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2024-02-16
Islanders to have say on nature and farming plans
The States said feedback from "citizen scientists" would help shape future policy on agriculture and nature management. Read more
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