Welsh farmers win case against HO following accusations of employing illegal workers
3rd July 2025
A Welsh dairy farming family has won a major court case against the Home Office after its company was fined £360,000 for employing illegal workers.
Agriculture included in government’s Industrial Strategy
26th June 2025
The government has included agri-tech and precision breeding as key elements within its Industrial Strategy. NFU has called this move a “huge win” for the UK farming industry.
Embrace farm diversification and improve farm profitability
19th June 2025
As the agricultural sector continues to evolve, more farmers are exploring innovative ways to diversify income and strengthen their financial stability. One popular method is through ventures like glamping, which taps into the burgeoning market of ecotourism and sustainable travel.
Rural families invest in junior ISAs ahead of inheritance tax changes
9th June 2025
Insurer NFU Mutual has noticed that rural families are increasingly choosing to invest in junior individual savings accounts ahead of proposed changes to inheritance tax.
Learn how to secure better financial outcomes
22nd May 2025
Attara will be talking to farmers at Cereals about hedging strategies, commodity markets and managing macroeconomic change.
Check out how to apply for Farming Innovation Investor Partnership competition
21st May 2025
A new £5 million round of the Farming Innovation Investor Partnership competition will open on 2nd June. Here is everything you should know before applying.
What farming grants are coming up?
15th May 2025
The government has announced the long-awaited next round of the FETF grant, among other available funding.
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Logistics industry brings new opportunities to landowners
13th May 2025
For many farmers, the challenge of securing stable, long-term revenue streams is an ongoing concern.
Rural Asset Finance to meet farmers at numerous shows this season
28th April 2025
County show season is here again – which is always a great opportunity for the British farming community to get together.
Agricultural contractors may increase their charges by almost 6%
28th April 2025
Agricultural contractors are planning to increase their service charges by almost 6% to reflect rising costs and inflation.
Farmers asked about their views on EA charges increase
24th April 2025
Farmers have been asked to have their say on a proposal to increase the Environment Agency’s regulatory charges.
Farmland prices on the rise despite industry challenges
23rd April 2025
Farmland values across England and Wales increased during the first quarter of 2025, despite the ongoing political and economic challenges applying pressure to the agricultural industry, Carter Jonas confirms.