Author Posts: Aleksandra Cupriak

Hundreds of farmers have expressed their anger with the family farm tax, saying that the legislation is wrecking trust, livelihoods and Labour’s future in rural seats. 

Claire Whittle, Jane Barnes and Judy Dilks have been shortlisted for the Dairy Industry Woman of the Year award 2025. The award celebrates the achievements of women in the dairy sector, recognising individuals who demonstrate the Women in Dairy values of connect, share, and inspire others.

Nature Friendly Farming Network (NFFN) has urged the government to support farmers whose Countryside Stewardship agreements come to an end this year.

While harvesting progress has been strong – outpacing five-year averages – the combination of lower yields for many growers and falling grain prices throughout the year points to significant financial challenges for arable farms, the latest AHDB harvest report has found.

A Lancashire tractor driver has been disqualified from driving after dashcam footage showed him driving dangerously through the centre of Preston.

James Hutton Limited, the commercial wing of The James Hutton Institute, has confirmed plans to open a lab capable of analysing anaerobic digestate, a useful soil improver.

The Newark Vintage Tractor & Heritage Show returns to Newark Showground in November with one of its most diverse and historically rich programmes to date. Tickets are now on sale.

Tomato growers have been invited to attend this year’s British Tomato Conference, which will take place next month in Warwickshire. 

Scottish dairy producer, Graham’s Family Dairy, is celebrating record-breaking sales, expanded supermarket listings across the UK, and recognition at the 2025 Great Taste Awards.

A North-East farm worker, Duncan Maclellan, has completed a 370-mile challenge travelling from John O’Groats to Gretna Green on foot, raising funds for RSABI and shining a light on mental health in the farming community. 

Over half a million pounds fundraised by the NFU Mutual Charitable Trust will be allocated to 14 rural causes across the UK.

Farmer and broadcaster Adam Henson will be leading the 2025 Sheep Drive over the River Thames, the Worshipful Company of Woolmen confirmed.