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CRIME

Analysis: Rural crime - down overall, but hotspots persist

First the good news – the cost of rural crime has fallen for the second year in a row. According to latest figures from rural insurer the NFU Mutual, that…

CROPS MARKETS AND PRICES

Milling wheat premiums edge higher as crop concerns mount

The milling wheat premium over feed wheat has been relatively narrow in early 2026, at less than £10/t, although the gap has now begun to widen and may extend further…

WEATHER

Stock and crops under pressure as heat hits hard

A week of record-busting temperatures has piled on the pressure for both livestock and arable farmers, faced with the prospect of heat-stressed livestock and parched crops. Temperatures soared to more…

MEAT MARKETS AND PRICES

NPA calls on supply chain to support independent pig producers

The National Pig Association is urging processors and retailers to offer stronger longer-term commitments to pig producers, as the sector finds itself in turmoil. Processing backlogs have led to more finished…

BREXIT

Defra issues detailed guidance on EU SPS deal

Defra has published detailed guidance setting out how a planned UK‑EU sanitary and phytosanitary (SPS) deal will reshape food, farming and trade – and is urging businesses to start preparing…

BOVINE TB

Joint Ireland-NI bovine TB project secures £9.6m funding

Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland have released further details on a cross-border bovine TB research project targeting wildlife, cattle and farm biosecurity in border regions. The Department of…

MACHINERY

Getting your HGV C+E licence – all you need to know

Tractors and trailers are perfectly capable of carrying big loads, but nothing beats the speed and efficiency of HGVs for bulk transport. As well as being permitted to travel faster,…

DAIRY

Cow’s milk or calf milk replacer: 5 things to consider

Cost should not be the principal factor guiding choice of calf nutrition, but it is certainly influential. At a breakeven point of 32-34p/litre, there is currently no clear winner on…

BUSINESS

How dog field diversifications can bring in the cash on farm

The UK is home to more than 13m dogs and the rise in ownership has fuelled rapid growth in private dog fields, with thousands now operating on farmland and rural…

COMMUNITY

Fell farmer combines passion for cattle and photography

A Lake District farmer who combines pedigree cattle breeding with a successful photography business has been recognised nationally for achievements in both industries. Clare Gelderd, who farms on Cartmel Fell…

FARMER FOCUS

Farmer Focus: Recent rain showers have saved crops

We have had more than 55mm of rain, which has been a saviour for crops, especially the cereals as they were losing tillers fast. It has been a roller-coaster year…

ATVS AND UTVS

Galaxy introduces two new tyre ranges for farm buggies

Farm buggy owners needing a replacement set of tyres for their rides have new options in the Galaxy range. The Everest PSX and radial Hulk PSX mark the Yokohama ATG…