Author Posts: Aleksandra Cupriak

Farmers have been advised to take extra steps to protect calves from Bovine Respiratory Disease (BRD) ahead of housing this winter. Experts warn that the risks are heightened this year, with record beef prices making animal health and performance more critical than ever.  

DEFRA has announced that over £12 million in funding will be available for farmers seeking to implement innovative practices on their farms.

The UK red meat exports in the first half of 2025 were worth £966 million, marking an almost 10% increase. 

With drought continuing to affect large areas of the UK, maize growers are closely monitoring crop development to determine optimal harvest timing. Some of them have already started harvesting.

Prices of chicken have marked the biggest increase this summer, according to the AIMS meat and poultry inflation tracker for August 2025.

John Deere announced key leadership changes as it advances its Smart Industrial Strategy, focused on delivering intelligent, connected machines and solutions that drive greater customer value.

Farming leaders have responded to the news that the Autumn Budget will be delivered by chancellor Rachel Reeves on Wednesday, 26th November. 

MPs, peers, and farming representatives gathered at the House of Commons yesterday to address the power imbalance between supermarkets and British farmers and to push for urgent supply chain reform.

Fendt has announced the launch of the new 800 Vario Gen5 series with three models in the range offering 260 to 343 horsepower.  

Pea bruchid has been found in a UK-grown commercial pea crop for the first time, the Processors and Growers Research Organisation (PGRO) has confirmed.

Scottish Food & Drink September, a month-long celebration of Scotland’s world-class food and drink, has officially launched.

Kuhn Farm Machinery has confirmed that two wider models of the manufacturer’s Megant tine drill have joined the single 6m model already in production.