All from last 24 hours CRIMEAnalysis: Rural crime - down overall, but hotspots persistFirst 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 PRICESMilling wheat premiums edge higher as crop concerns mountThe 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… WEATHERStock and crops under pressure as heat hits hardA 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 PRICESNPA calls on supply chain to support independent pig producersThe 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… BREXITDefra issues detailed guidance on EU SPS dealDefra 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 TBJoint Ireland-NI bovine TB project secures £9.6m fundingNorthern 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… MACHINERYGetting your HGV C+E licence – all you need to knowTractors 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,… DAIRYCow’s milk or calf milk replacer: 5 things to considerCost 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… BUSINESSHow dog field diversifications can bring in the cash on farmThe 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… COMMUNITYFell farmer combines passion for cattle and photographyA 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 FOCUSFarmer Focus: Recent rain showers have saved cropsWe 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 UTVSGalaxy introduces two new tyre ranges for farm buggiesFarm 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…
