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DAIRY

Why cutting dairy carbon footprint starts in the calf shed

For one south-west dairy, cutting carbon is about producing milk more efficiently, starting with the next generation of cows. Two Pools Farm, near Bristol, is one of 50 dairy farms…

CROP MANAGEMENT

Two farmers help test on-farm nitrogen making project

Achieving operational independence from global fertiliser pricing volatility and supply chain risk is a key driver for two farmers who have teamed up to test a new technology on farm…

BUSINESS MANAGEMENT

Insurance mistakes that could leave farmers out of pocket

Insurance is a big farm cost and premiums are rising by 5-10% a year, according to latest figures. However, there are multiple reasons why that investment could be worthless at…

WEATHER

Dry April leaves crops reliant on May rain

Arable farmers across England say a very dry April has left crops reliant on May rainfall, warning the coming weeks will be crucial for yields and already tight margins. Soil…

FARMER FOCUS

Farmer Focus: Getting to grips with new employment rules

I was recently scheduled to attend a local employment law event, but it was cancelled after only five businesses registered. Instead, the speaker visited the farm and delivered a one-to-one…

COMMUNITY

Community-owned farm marks 20-year milestone

England’s first community-owned farm is marking 20 years since its landmark rescue, with new plans to expand the model and recruit 1,000 additional shareholders in 2026. Fordhall Organic Farm in…

ENVIRONMENT

Farm emissions fall but progress uneven across England

England’s farms have reduced their environmental footprint over the past decade, although progress remains uneven between regions, new research suggests. A study by Rothamsted Research, examining intensive farming systems across…

HEALTH AND SAFETY

Farm deaths rise as April toll reaches four

Two more farming fatalities have taken April’s death toll to four, highlighting ongoing concerns about the poor safety record across the agricultural sector. On 17 April 2026 in Charnwood, Leicestershire,…

MEAT MARKETS AND PRICES

Tight margins for UK beef sector as cattle prices decline

Finished cattle prices have struggled to hold ground this spring, with deadweight values slipping by almost 80p/kg in the past year. Several meat processors have confirmed price cuts of 10p/kg…

BOVINE TB

Stormont backs urgent action on NI bovine TB crisis

Stormont has backed calls for immediate action to eradicate bovine TB, including wildlife intervention, as farmer concern grows over the long-running failure to control the disease. Members of the Legislative…