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ENVIRONMENT

Farmers in Wales encouraged to seek advice before river work

Farmers and landowners in Wales are being urged to seek expert advice before working in rivers, as poorly planned activity can cause environmental damage, legal issues and significant financial costs.…

ENVIRONMENT

Flawed peat map risks land use and funding mistakes

Concerns are mounting after farmers highlighted significant inaccuracies in a national peat map produced by Natural England, with potential implications for land use, environmental policy and farm incomes. The map,…

MARKETS AND TRENDS

Organic producers gain access to Japan’s booming market

British organic producers have gained new access to Japan’s fast-growing market after the UK and Japan mutually recognised organic livestock standards from 1 April 2026, reducing trade barriers. The agreement…

BNG

BNG market set to gather pace as big projects come into play

Biodiversity net gain became a requirement of the planning system early in 2024 and the market should see significant growth when large projects are included from next month. The market…

COMMUNITY

Farm-based rural centre helps support 'excluded' youth

A farm-based rural education centre near Bangor-on-Dee in North Wales is expanding after supporting more than 1,000 people, using farm-based learning to help unemployed adults and excluded youngsters into work,…

4X4S

On test: Defender Hard Top is comfortable all-rounder

Say what you like about the “new” Defender but the omnipresence of 90s, 110s and, to a lesser extent, 130s on UK roads suggests it has been a hit for…

FEED AND NUTRITION

Spring grazing strategies to maximise lamb performance

As spring grass starts to flourish, it’s important to plan this year’s grazing to get lambs finished quickly. Adapting grazing strategies to try to minimise the effects of severe weather…

FARMER FOCUS

Farmer Focus: Diesel costs pinch as spring field work begins

The “Tango Tyrant” has thrown British agriculture – and the rest of the world – into turmoil again. Diesel costs are rising as spring field work begins in earnest, and…

FARM POLICY

Seed royalty rule change challenged by farmers

Farmers are questioning a recent technical amendment to farm-saved seed (FSS) royalty rules, claiming they may have been overcharged for several years due to ambiguity over the “small farmer exemption”. Under the Plant…

CROPS MARKETS AND PRICES

Sugar beet growers offered sustainability payments

British Sugar has launched a new voluntary scheme, which will financially incentivise sugar beet growers to reduce carbon emissions on farm. The initiative will offer growers financial rewards for carrying…