Author Posts: Aleksandra Cupriak

Rising cases of avian influenza across the UK mean that commercial and some backyard poultry keepers in England are now legally required to house their birds and step up on their biosecurity. 

All poultry and captive birds on farms across Northern Ireland must now be kept indoors following the confirmation of new bird flu cases.

DSM-Firmenich, the manufacturer of the methane-reducing feed additive Bovaer, has responded to allegations from Danish farmers that the product is linked to recent cattle illnesses and deaths. 

The NFU, the Worshipful Company of Farmers, JCB and other farming representatives will take part in the Lady Mayor’s Show this weekend to thank the public for its ongoing support of British farming.

Oilseed rape growers are being urged to watch out for signs of phoma leaf spot and light leaf spot over the next few weeks, and treat crops where necessary to prevent any infection from taking hold.

New data gathered from 35 cattle farms located across Great Britain revealed that there are still key gaps in controlling calf scour – despite improvements in colostrum management and hydration practices. 

Plans to build a Forest City on agricultural land on the Suffolk–Cambridgeshire border have been revealed.

British food producers can now benefit from export opportunities estimated by industry to be worth nearly £100 million, according to DEFRA.

A new project has been launched to evaluate ten key soil health indicators and develop a practical framework that helps farmers better manage and improve the health of their soil.

A new report from the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has warned that the UK government is not adequately prepared for the most severe animal disease outbreaks.

DEFRA confirmed that due to the escalating number and expanding area of cases of avian influenza, the prevention zone with mandatory housing measures will be extended to the whole of England.

Machinery dealer Ripon Farm Services has confirmed that its operating loss more than doubled in 2024, driven by, among other factors, the decline in sales.