Author Posts: Aleksandra Cupriak

Secretary of state for environment, food and rural affairs Steve Reed has made a number of pledges to British farmers during the NFU Conference 2025 to “improve profitability for farmers up and down the country”.

NFU president Tom Bradshaw has opened this year’s NFU Conference by saying that the Family Farm Tax is “morally wrong” and calling on the government to keep the promise Labour made to farmers amid general elections.

Welsh Ministers have agreed to licence three Bluetongue (BTV-3) vaccines for emergency use across Wales.

Househam Sprayers announced that the company has been acquired by Househam Group Ltd.

The Royal Three Counties Show is set to return in June, bringing a range of activities for families as well as an exciting line-up of guests, including the Clarkson’s Farm star, Kaleb Cooper.

Suffolk-based Baylham House Rare Breeds Farm has recently raised a subject of open farms offering lamb cuddling activities.

More than 200 tractors and other machinery gathered on the Royal Welsh Showground last week to outline the shocking effects of the government’s inheritance tax plans on the rural economy.

Durham Police have confirmed that officers searching for missing farmer’s daughter, Jenny Hall, have sadly found a body. 

An innovative project led by the Park Authority and two farming families will address damage to farms and fragile habitats caused by high deer densities.

A roadshow aimed at airing the challenges farming families face when planning to hand over to the next generation is set to kick off next week.

Rural mental health champion and BBC Countryfile presenter Adam Henson hosted a Mental Health Awareness Workshop, which brought together mental health advocates and agricultural professionals to highlight the importance of mental well-being within the farming community.

Securing the right financial support is critical for agricultural businesses facing loan maturity and refinancing challenges, UK Ag Finance warns.