All news articles FARM POLICYHundreds of tractors head to London for IHT protestThousands of farmers from across the UK are driving their tractors to London for a third time in four months to protest against the government’s plans to introduce a farm… NEWSFW Podcast Ep 241: How to improve farm assuranceIn this episode, we look at the Leaf Marque - the farm assurance scheme that delivers benefits for consumers and the environment – as well as for farmers. We find… NEWSFarmers asked to give views on hare coursing sentencingFarmers are being urged to participate in a new consultation aimed at ensuring magistrates and judges make full use of the law when sentencing criminals for hare coursing. Hare coursing… NEWSCefetra invests in high-tech grain sorterGlasgow-based grain trader Cefetra has invested in a state-of-the-art sorter to remove blackgrass, broken kernels, dust, and chaff from grains and pulses. The sorter will be located at its site… NEWSThis Week in Farming: Lambing, life insurance and a new D-MaxWelcome back to This Week in Farming. We’re another week closer to spring and word reaches me that some adventurous types have been out with a fert spreader already. In… NEWSNFU Scotland commits to diversity report recommendationsNFU Scotland chief executive John Davidson has unveiled the union’s highly anticipated diversity and inclusion report. Unveiled at the NFU Scotland (NFUS) annual conference in Glasgow, the report represents a… FLY-TIPPINGThree men arrested for major fly-tipping incidentThree men have been arrested in connection with large-scale illegal waste dumping at a site of special scientific interest (SSSI) in Kent. About 30,000t of household and construction waste were… NEWSAndrew Connon elected new president of NFU ScotlandAndrew Connon has been elected as the new president of NFU Scotland, succeeding Martin Kennedy after a four-year tenure. Mr Connon, who has served as the union’s vice-president since 2021,… WILDLIFEBig Farmland Bird Count 2025 gets under wayThe Big Farmland Bird Count has been kickstarted today (7 February), aiming to capture bird species and numbers on farms across the country. The annual event, launched at Adam Henson’s… NEWSLack of precision breeding in Wales could harm industryThe lack of precision breeding legislation in Wales means the country could be left behind other nations in the race to increase food production and reduce farming’s environmental impacts. That… YOUNG FARMERSNFU Scotland unveils new membership for SAYFC membersNFU Scotland is launching a new, free membership category specifically designed for the Scottish Association of Young Farmers Clubs (SAYFC). The announcement, made by chief executive John Davidson at the… FARM POLICYSludge protest could trigger Treasury talks – NFUS presidentFarmers stopping sewage sludge deliveries from water companies could pressure Treasury ministers to address inheritance tax reforms, NFU Scotland president Martin Kennedy has suggested. Addressing the 2025 NFU Scotland (NFUS)… NEWSUrgent call made to improve UK food systems resilienceThe UK’s food security is in dire straights and needs urgent attention if the government wants to improve the country’s resilience to global food shocks, a new National Preparedness Commission… FARM POLICYNFU Scotland conference to explore farming futureFarm leaders and industry stakeholders are gathering in Glasgow for the annual NFU Scotland conference, which promises to be a pivotal event as Scottish farming navigates a changing agricultural landscape… WILDLIFEFarmers’ conservation efforts key to reversing bird declineThe Big Farmland Bird Count (BFBC), an important annual event for monitoring farmland bird populations, returns this week, providing valuable insights into how farmers’ conservation efforts are benefiting wildlife across… NEWSLove British Food partners with No Farmers, No FoodLove British Food and farm lobby No Farmers, No Food have announced a partnership dedicated to promoting British farmers. Together, they will champion initiatives to ensure British food is the… NEWSDairy sector and supply chain urge Treasury for IHT changesMajor milk processors, including Arla, Muller, Organic Herd, and First Milk and industry bodies such as Dairy UK and the Royal Association of British Dairy Farmers (RABDF) have all joined… ENVIRONMENTStudy calling for tax on red meat is dismissed by industryMeat industry representatives have hit back at an Oxford University study which claims that taxing meat and dairy products could result in the public making healthier food choices, as well… More articles
